New York § 48 - 48Legacies
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 48 — 48Legacies, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48. 48Legacies
§ 48. Legacies. Any devise or bequest of real or personal property to an unincorporated parish, mission, congregation, chapel or religious society under the jurisdiction of or in communion with the Protestant Episcopal Church, for the purposes of such gift, may be taken, held and administered for the benefit of such devisee or legatee by the diocesan corporation of the diocese in which such devisee or legatee is situate, and such diocesan corporation shall have the power, subject to the provisions of article five of the not-for-profit corporation law and of section twelve of this chapter, to lease, improve, mortgage, sell, convey and transfer any property so held.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 48
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 48 cover?
Section 48 ("48Legacies") 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.
How do I cite New York § 48?
A common citation format is "New York Consolidated Laws § 48" (New York). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New York law?
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