New York § 16 - 16No rent for meters to be charged
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 16 — 16No rent for meters to be charged, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16. 16No rent for meters to be charged
§ 16. No rent for meters to be charged. No gas corporation, electric corporation or gas and electric corporation directly or indirectly shall charge or collect rent on its gas meters, and any person, or corporation violating this provision shall be liable to a penalty of fifty dollars for each offense, to be sued for and recovered in the corporate name of the city, town or village where the violation occurs, in any court having jurisdiction, and when collected to be paid into the treasury of such city, town or village and to constitute a part of the contingent or general fund thereof.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 16
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 16 cover?
Section 16 ("16No rent for meters to be charged") 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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