New York § 283 - 283Issuance of licenses and permits in certain towns
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 283 — 283Issuance of licenses and permits in certain towns, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 283. 283Issuance of licenses and permits in certain towns
§ 283. Issuance of licenses and permits in certain towns. If, in any town of the first class at the time of the enactment of this chapter, there exists a building department, set up as an adjunct of the planning board, all licenses or permits, whenever and in the manner required by any building zone ordinance, local law or building code, shall be issued by said department, and all fees therefor be collected as provided by the requirements of the building zone ordinance, local law or building code.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 283
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 283 cover?
Section 283 ("283Issuance of licenses and permits in certain towns") 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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