New York § 65-A - 65-ANotification to social services officials
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 65-A — 65-ANotification to social services officials, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 65-A. 65-ANotification to social services officials
§ 65-a. Notification to social services officials. The commission shall, to the extent not inconsistent with other requirements of law, establish requirements relating to the notification of an appropriate social services official by a gas corporation, electric corporation or municipality that payment for utility services furnished a person receiving public assistance, supplemental security income benefits or additional state payments pursuant to the social services law has not been made and such person is known by the corporation or municipality to be a recipient of such assistance, benefits or payments. The commission shall consult with the office of temporary and disability assistance in fulfilling the objectives of this section.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 65-A
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 65-A cover?
Section 65-A ("65-ANotification to social services officials") 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.
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