New York § 115 - 115Public letting of contracts
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 115 — 115Public letting of contracts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 115. 115Public letting of contracts
§ 115. Public letting of contracts. The commission is hereby authorized, whenever it is of opinion that the public interest so requires, to direct any public utility subject to the jurisdiction of the commission to award contracts or agreements for the construction, improvement or extension of its plant, works or system, exceeding in amount twenty-five thousand dollars in any calendar year, to the lowest responsible bidder, after a public offering has been made and after advertisement and notice of such offering have been given, and the commission may prescribe rules and regulations relative to such advertisement, notice and public letting.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 115
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 115 cover?
Section 115 ("115Public letting of contracts") 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 § 115?
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