New York § 1408 - 1408Liability of recording officer
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 1408 — 1408Liability of recording officer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1408. 1408Liability of recording officer
§ 1408. Liability of recording officer. A recording officer or any other person designated to act as agent pursuant to section fourteen hundred seven of this article shall not be liable under this section for any inaccuracy in the amount of tax he shall collect under this article so long as he shall compute and collect such tax on the amount of consideration or the value of the interest conveyed as such amount is stated on the return required to be filed pursuant to section fourteen hundred nine of this article.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 1408
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 1408 cover?
Section 1408 ("1408Liability of recording officer") 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 § 1408?
A common citation format is "New York Consolidated Laws § 1408" (New York). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
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