New York § 79-G - 79-GFiling of certificates of honorable discharge with county clerks
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 79-G — 79-GFiling of certificates of honorable discharge with county clerks, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 79-G. 79-GFiling of certificates of honorable discharge with county clerks
§ 79-g. Filing of certificates of honorable discharge with county clerks. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any general, special or local law to the contrary, any person filing a certificate of honorable discharge in the office of a county clerk shall have the right to direct the county clerk to keep such certificate sealed. b. Thereafter, such certificate shall be made available to the veteran, a duly authorized agent or representative of such veteran or the representative of the estate of a deceased veteran but shall not be available for public inspection.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does New York Consolidated Laws § 79-G cover?
Section 79-G ("79-GFiling of certificates of honorable discharge with county clerks") 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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