New York § 28 - 28Gifts and bequests
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 28 — 28Gifts and bequests, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28. 28Gifts and bequests
§ 28. Gifts and bequests. The department may receive and retain any money or other personal property given or bequeathed to the department or a division or bureau thereof and shall expend the same in accordance with the general powers and duties of the department for the purposes for which it is given or, if unaccompanied by conditions or limitations, for such purposes as it may determine.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does New York Consolidated Laws § 28 cover?
Section 28 ("28Gifts and bequests") 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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