New York § 221 - 221Company stores
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 221 — 221Company stores, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 221. 221Company stores
§ 221. Company stores. No person engaged in construction of public work under contract with the state or with any municipal corporation either as a contractor or subcontractor shall, directly or indirectly, conduct what is commonly known as a company store if there is any store selling supplies within two miles of the place where such contract is being executed. Charges for groceries, provisions, board, lodging or clothing shall not be a valid off-set in behalf of the employer against wages.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 221
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 221 cover?
Section 221 ("221Company stores") 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 § 221?
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Is this the official text of New York law?
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