New York § 242 - 242Power of commissioner to investigate

Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 242 — 242Power of commissioner to investigate, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 242. 242Power of commissioner to investigate

§ 242. Power of commissioner to investigate. The commissioner shall have power to investigate any transaction in connection with the operation of any refrigerated warehouse or locker plant, and may examine the records of any person or corporation applying for or holding a license; but information relating to the general business of the applicant or licensee which may be disclosed by such investigation, and which is not related to the immediate purpose thereof, shall be deemed of a confidential nature by the commissioner.

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

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What does New York Consolidated Laws § 242 cover?

Section 242 ("242Power of commissioner to investigate") 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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