New York § 559 - 559Application
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 559 — 559Application, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 559. 559Application
§ 559. Application. For purposes of accidental disability retirement only, a sheriff, undersheriff or deputy sheriff engaged directly in criminal law enforcement activities that aggregate fifty per centum of his or her service and are police officers under the criminal procedure law who last joined a public retirement system of the state or a municipality thereof, on or after July first, nineteen hundred seventy-three, but prior to January first, nineteen hundred eighty-five, shall be subject to the provisions of article eleven of this chapter that apply to members of the state and local police and fire retirement system.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 559
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 559 cover?
Section 559 ("559Application") 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 § 559?
A common citation format is "New York Consolidated Laws § 559" (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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How does New York § 559 apply to my situation?
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