New York § 172-A - 172-AInjunction proceedings; when authorized
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 172-A — 172-AInjunction proceedings; when authorized, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 172-A. 172-AInjunction proceedings; when authorized
§ 172-a. Injunction proceedings; when authorized. Any dangerous caustic or corrosive substance in a misbranded parcel, package, or container suitable for household use, that is being sold, bartered, or exchanged, or held, displayed, or offered for sale, barter, or exchange, shall be liable to be proceeded against by action for injunction in the supreme court in the judicial district within which the same is found and seized pursuant to judgment rendered therein and if such substance is condemned as misbranded, by said court, it shall be disposed of by destruction or sale, as the court may direct; and if sold, the proceeds, less the actual costs and charges, shall be paid over to the state board of pharmacy to be by it turned over to the comptroller at the end of each fiscal year; but such substance shall not be sold contrary to the laws of the state; provided, however, that upon the payment of the costs of such proceedings and the execution and delivery of a good and sufficient bond to the effect that such substance will not be unlawfully sold or otherwise disposed of, the court may by order direct that such substance be delivered to the owner thereof.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 172-A
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 172-A cover?
Section 172-A ("172-AInjunction proceedings; when authorized") 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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