New York § 239 - 239Legislative findings
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 239 — 239Legislative findings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 239. 239Legislative findings
§ 239. Legislative findings. The legislature recognizes that the ever-increasing cost of home heating has resulted in widespread consumer interest in the use of portable kerosene heaters. Because there is a wide variety of kerosene heaters, including different designs and intended purposes, the public interest requires that those heaters which are used in residential structures meet certain safety standards designed to insure that they are reasonably safe for that purpose. Accordingly, it is the intent of this article to protect the public by establishing standards which will permit the use of reasonably safe heaters in residential structures.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 239
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 239 cover?
Section 239 ("239Legislative findings") 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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