New York § 579 - 579Doing business without license prohibited
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 579 — 579Doing business without license prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 579. 579Doing business without license prohibited
§ 579. Doing business without license prohibited. Only a charitable corporation as defined in paragraph (a) of section one hundred two (Definitions) of the not-for-profit corporation law of this state, or an entity incorporated in another state and having a similar not-for-profit status, shall engage in the business of budget planning as defined in subdivision one of section four hundred fifty-five of the general business law of this state except as authorized by this article and without first obtaining a license from the superintendent.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 579
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 579 cover?
Section 579 ("579Doing business without license prohibited") 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 § 579?
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