New York § 103 - 103Acquisition of lands
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 103 — 103Acquisition of lands, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 103. 103Acquisition of lands
§ 103. Acquisition of lands. Whenever any real estate or interest therein shall be required for any municipal purpose, except as otherwise provided by law, the commissioner of public works may acquire for the city the necessary land and real estate by gift or by purchase, at a price approved by the board of estimate and apportionment, or by the proceedings specified in the eminent domain procedure law, or in the case of property required for street purposes, by the proceedings provided by law for acquiring and ascertaining damages for property taken for purposes of street openings.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 103
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 103 cover?
Section 103 ("103Acquisition of lands") 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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