New York § 859 - 859Information to be provided
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 859 — 859Information to be provided, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 859. 859Information to be provided
§ 859. Information to be provided. The following information shall be supplied in a written instrument to each transferee of every Torah scroll and shall clearly, specifically, and distinctly include: (1) The name of the merchant. (2) The name of the person from whom the merchant obtained the scroll, as well as his address and telephone number and the date on which it was received from him. (3) The manner in which the scroll was obtained by the person from whom the merchant obtained it. (4) The authority of the person selling the scroll to the merchant. (5) Any unique characteristics of the scroll which would be useful for identification purposes.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 859
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 859 cover?
Section 859 ("859Information to be provided") 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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