New York § 302 - 302Legislative findings
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 302 — 302Legislative findings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 302. 302Legislative findings
§ 302. Legislative findings. The legislature finds that: (1) the state has a duty to provide public housing that is decent, safe, and free from illegal drugs; (2) public housing projects in many areas suffer from rampant drug-related crime; (3) drug dealers are increasingly imposing a reign of terror on public housing tenants; (4) the increase in drug-related crime not only leads to murders, muggings, and other forms of violence against tenants, but also to a deterioration of the physical environment that requires substantial government expenditures; and (5) local law enforcement authorities often lack the resources to deal with the drug problem in public housing particularly in light of the recent reductions in federal aid to cities.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 302
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 302 cover?
Section 302 ("302Legislative findings") 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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