New York § 246 - 246Terms occurring in laws, contracts or other documents

Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 246 — 246Terms occurring in laws, contracts or other documents, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 246. 246Terms occurring in laws, contracts or other documents

§ 246. Terms occurring in laws, contracts or other documents. Whenever the public service commission or the department of public service is referred to or designated in any law, contract or document pertaining to the functions, powers, obligations and duties transferred pursuant to this article, such reference or designation shall be deemed to refer to the department or the commissioner, as the case may be.

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What does New York Consolidated Laws § 246 cover?

Section 246 ("246Terms occurring in laws, contracts or other documents") 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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