New York § 1501 - 1501Declaration of policy
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 1501 — 1501Declaration of policy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1501. 1501Declaration of policy
§ 1501. Declaration of policy. The people of this state have a vital interest in the establishment, maintenance and preservation of public burial grounds and the proper operation of the corporations which own and manage the same. This article is determined an exercise of the police powers of this state to protect the well-being of our citizens, to promote the public welfare and to prevent cemeteries from falling into disrepair and dilapidation and becoming a burden upon the community, and in furtherance of the public policy of this state that cemeteries shall be conducted on a non-profit basis for the mutual benefit of plot owners therein.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 1501
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 1501 cover?
Section 1501 ("1501Declaration of policy") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New York § 1501?
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