New York § 73 - 73Great seal of the state
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 73 — 73Great seal of the state, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 73. 73Great seal of the state
§ 73. Great seal of the state. The secretary of state shall cause to be engraved upon metal two and one-half inches in diameter the device of arms of this state, accurately conformed to the description thereof given in this article, surrounded with the legend, "The great seal of the state of New York." It alone shall be used as the great seal of the state, and the secretary of state shall have the custody thereof.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 73
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 73 cover?
Section 73 ("73Great seal of the state") 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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