New York § 51 - 51Liberal construction
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 51 — 51Liberal construction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51. 51Liberal construction
§ 51. Liberal construction. This chapter shall be liberally construed. The powers herein granted shall be in addition to all other powers granted to local governments by other provisions of law. A permissive procedure authorized by this chapter shall not be deemed to be exclusive or to prohibit the use of any other procedure authorized by any state statute, charter or local law lawfully adopted, but shall be deemed an alternative thereto.
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What does New York Consolidated Laws § 51 cover?
Section 51 ("51Liberal construction") 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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