New York § 473 - 473Construction and severability
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 473 — 473Construction and severability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 473. 473Construction and severability
§ 473. Construction and severability. This article shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes. The provisions of this article shall be severable and if any provision, sentence, clause or phrase of this article or the application thereof to any person or agency shall be held contrary to the constitution of this state or of the United States, all other provisions hereof and their application to any other persons or agencies shall not be affected thereby.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 473
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 473 cover?
Section 473 ("473Construction and severability") 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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