New York § 359-H - 359-HDestruction of certain records, books and other data by the attorney-general
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 359-H — 359-HDestruction of certain records, books and other data by the attorney-general, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 359-H. 359-HDestruction of certain records, books and other data by the attorney-general
§ 359-h. Destruction of certain records, books and other data by the attorney-general. Any and all books, registers, cards, indices, office records and other documentary evidence seized and held by the department of law under a subpoena or order of the court in proceedings commenced under article twenty-three-a of the general business law, may be destroyed after a period of six years from the date of closing said case on its office records, when no proceeding shall have been instituted to compel the return of such records by the defendants.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does New York Consolidated Laws § 359-H cover?
Section 359-H ("359-HDestruction of certain records, books and other data by the attorney-general") 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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