New York § 5602 - 5602Professional liability policies; arbitration coverage
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 5602 — 5602Professional liability policies; arbitration coverage, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5602. 5602Professional liability policies; arbitration coverage
§ 5602. Professional liability policies; arbitration coverage. Any professional liability policy issued or delivered in the state that provides coverage for physicians, dentists, health maintenance organizations, hospitals or health care providers shall be deemed to include coverage for and defense of claims subject to arbitration pursuant to section thirty hundred forty-five or article seventy-five-A of the civil practice law and rules or section forty-four hundred six-a of the public health law.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 5602
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 5602 cover?
Section 5602 ("5602Professional liability policies; arbitration coverage") 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 § 5602?
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