New York § 120-R - 120-RCancellation of sewerage contracts for neglect

Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 120-R — 120-RCancellation of sewerage contracts for neglect, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 120-R. 120-RCancellation of sewerage contracts for neglect

§ 120-r. Cancellation of sewerage contracts for neglect. In the event of such person, persons or corporation failing and neglecting to keep said system of sewage in a good healthy and effective condition after due notice in writing of not less than sixty days, from any municipality using the same, their rights, of such person, persons or corporation, guaranteed under such contract may be canceled by such municipality, except that such municipality or municipalities shall pay the fair and reasonable value of such sewerage system as provided in such lease or contract. This section shall not apply if such system is under the management and control of one or more of such contracting municipalities.

Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 120-R ("120-RCancellation of sewerage contracts for neglect") 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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