New York § 232 - 232Purchases by certain officers prohibited; penalty
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 232 — 232Purchases by certain officers prohibited; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 232. 232Purchases by certain officers prohibited; penalty
§ 232. Purchases by certain officers prohibited; penalty. No officer making a sale as prescribed in section 231, or guardian of an infant party, or any person for his benefit, directly or indirectly, shall purchase or be interested in the purchase of any of the property sold; except that a guardian, where he is lawfully authorized to do so, may purchase for the benefit or in behalf of his ward. The violation of this section is a misdemeanor; and a purchase made contrary to this section is void.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does New York Consolidated Laws § 232 cover?
Section 232 ("232Purchases by certain officers prohibited; penalty") 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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