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NY Soc Serv L § 483-FF (2021)
2021 New York Laws SOS - Social Services Article 10-D - Services for Victims of Human Trafficking 483-FF - National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline Poster.

§  483-ff.  National human trafficking resource center hotline poster. (a) The commissioner of temporary and disability assistance  shall  make publicly  available on its website an electronic version of the National Human Trafficking Resources Center (NHTRC) hotline poster, or create and make available a variation thereof.  (b) The poster shall:  (1) be available for printing, at a minimum, in English and all  other languages that the NHTRC poster is available in;  (2)  be  at  least eight and one-half inches by eleven inches in size; and  (3) if created by the commissioner, include the following statement:   "If you or someone you know is being forced to engage in any  activity and  cannot  leave - whether it is commercial sex, housework, farm work, or any other similar activity -  call  the  National  Human  Trafficking Resource Center Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 to access help and services.   Victims of human trafficking are eligible for protections and services under United States and New York state law.   The hotline is:  (1) Available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week;  (2) Toll free;  (3) Operated by a non-profit, non-governmental organization;  (4) Anonymous and confidential;  (5) Accessible in one hundred seventy languages; and  (6)  Able to provide help, referral to services, training, and general information."  (c) The commissioner shall  consult  with  other  state  agencies  and organizations  that  he  or she deems appropriate to encourage that such posters are located in public places where trafficking  victims  may  be present, including but not limited to: highway rest stops, bus stations, truck  stops, airports, adult or sexually oriented businesses, hospitals and  urgent  care  centers.  In  consulting  with  such   agencies   and organizations,  the  commissioner  shall  advise  that posters should be placed in conspicuous locations near primary public entrances  or  other areas where posters and notices are customarily posted on the premises.
NY Soc Serv L § 489 (2021)
2021 New York Laws SOS - Social Services Article 11 - Protection of People With Special Needs 489 - Applicability.

§  489.  Applicability.  The provisions of this article shall apply to   facilities and provider agencies  provided,  however,  nothing  in  this   article  shall  be  deemed to relieve any facility or provider agency or   custodian thereof covered by this article of its or their obligations to   comply with the requirements of federal laws  or  regulations  to  which   that   facility,  provider  agency  or  custodian  thereof  is  subject,   including any requirements that are a  condition  of  federal  financial   participation in medical assistance payments. To the extent that federal   requirements  conflict  with  any of the provisions in this article, the   federal requirements shall supersede the conflicting provisions in  this   article with respect to any such facility or provider agency.
NY Soc Serv L § 494 (2021)
2021 New York Laws SOS - Social Services Article 11 - Protection of People With Special Needs 494 - Amendments to and Appeals of Substantiated Reports of Abuse or Neglect.

§  494. Amendments to and appeals of substantiated reports of abuse or neglect. 1.  (a)  At  any  time  subsequent  to  the  completion  of  an investigation  of  an  allegation  of  abuse or neglect, but in no event later than thirty days after the subject of the report is notified  that the report is substantiated, the subject may request that the vulnerable persons'  central  register  amend  the  findings  of the report. If the register does not amend the findings of the report  in  accordance  with such  request,  the  subject  shall have the right to be heard before an administrative law judge, to  determine  whether  the  findings  of  the report  should  be  amended  on  the grounds that they are inaccurate or inconsistent with the provisions  in  this  article.  The  office  shall establish  an  appeals  process  by  which  the subject of the report is notified of the right to appeal and the procedure by which he or she may challenge the determination that a report is substantiated,  with  a  de novo standard of review.  (b) If the administrative law judge determines that the justice center failed  to prove by a preponderance of the evidence the finding that the subject committed the act or acts  of  abuse  or  neglect,  the  justice center  shall  amend the record to reflect that such a finding was made, and shall promptly notify the  subject  of  the  report  and  any  other persons  or  entities previously notified of the existence of the report of the amended finding. Such report shall be sealed in  accordance  with the  standards  set  forth  in  section  four hundred ninety-six of this article.   2. The justice center is authorized  to  make  any  appropriate  order respecting  the  amendment  of  such  findings  of  a  report to make it accurate or consistent with the requirements of this article.
NY Soc Serv L § 497 (2021)
2021 New York Laws SOS - Social Services Article 11 - Protection of People With Special Needs 497 - Immunity From Liability.

§  497.  Immunity  from liability. Any person participating reasonably   and in good faith in making a report, taking photographs, conducting  or   overseeing  an  investigation, operating the vulnerable persons' central   register or disclosing information in compliance with this article shall   have  immunity  from  any  liability,  civil  or  criminal,  that  might   otherwise  result  by  reason  of  such  actions. For the purpose of any   proceeding, civil or  criminal,  the  good  faith  of  any  such  person   required  to  perform  any  of  such  functions  in accordance with this   article shall be presumed, provided such person, was acting in discharge   of his or her duties and within the scope of his or  her  employment  or   responsibilities,  and  that  such  liability  did  not  result from the   willful misconduct or gross negligence of such person.
NY Soc Serv L § 550 (2021)
2021 New York Laws SOS - Social Services Article 12 - Construction; Laws Repealed; When to Take Effect 550 - Constitutionality.

§  550.  Constitutionality. If any provisions of this chapter shall be   held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity   of the remaining provisions of this chapter.
NY Soc Serv L § 551 (2021)
2021 New York Laws SOS - Social Services Article 12 - Construction; Laws Repealed; When to Take Effect 551 - Construction.

§  551. Construction. 1. The provisions of this chapter so far as they   are substantially the same as those existing at the time they shall take   effect, shall be construed as a continuation of such laws,  modified  or   amended,  according to the language employed in this chapter, and not as   new enactments. References in laws not repealed  to  provisions  of  law   repealed,  or  transferred  and  enacted  into  and  made a part of this   chapter,  shall  be  construed  as  applying  to   the   provisions   so   incorporated.2.  All  references  in  this  chapter to articles, titles or sections   shall, unless otherwise indicated in connection therewith, be deemed  to   refer  to  the  articles, titles or sections of this chapter; and, if so   stated in connection therewith, to a subdivision of a  section  of  this   chapter.    All  references in any section of this chapter to a numbered   subdivision, or clause shall, unless otherwise indicated  in  connection   therewith,  be deemed to refer to the subdivision, or clause so numbered   or lettered in such section. All references in any article  to  a  title   shall,  unless otherwise indicated in connection therewith, be deemed to   refer to the title so numbered in such article.
NY Soc Serv L § 552 (2021)
2021 New York Laws SOS - Social Services Article 12 - Construction; Laws Repealed; When to Take Effect 552 - Laws Repealed.

§  552.  Laws  repealed. Of the laws enumerated in the schedule hereto   annexed, that portion specified in the last column is hereby repealed.
NY Soil & Wat Cons Dists L § 1 (2021)
2021 New York Laws SWC - Soil and Water Conservation Districts Article 1 - Short Title; Declaration of Policy; Definitions 1 - Short Title.

§ 1. Short  title.  This chapter shall be known and cited as the "soil   and water conservation districts law".
NY Soil & Wat Cons Dists L § 2 (2021)
2021 New York Laws SWC - Soil and Water Conservation Districts Article 1 - Short Title; Declaration of Policy; Definitions 2 - Declaration of Policy.

§  2.  Declaration  of  policy.  (1)  Preservation  of  soil and water resources.  It is hereby declared to be the policy of the legislature to provide for the conservation of the soil and  water  resources  of  this state, and for the improvement of water quality, and for the control and prevention  of  soil  erosion  and  for the prevention of floodwater and sediment damages  and  for  furthering  the  conservation,  development, utilization  and  disposal  of  water,  and  thereby to preserve natural resources, control and abate nonpoint sources of water pollution, assist in the control of floods, assist  in  the  drainage  and  irrigation  of agricultural lands, prevent impairment of dams and reservoirs, assist in maintaining  the  navigability of rivers and harbors, preserve wildlife, protect the tax base, protect public lands, and protect and promote  the health, safety and general welfare of the people of this state.  (2)  Utilizing resources to enhance the quality of life. It is further declared  the  policy  of  the  legislature  to  encourage  the  use  of agricultural  land  for  recreational uses which are consistent with the primary use of such land while, at the same time,  promoting  additional tourism  and employment opportunities and income for landowners in rural areas and enhancing the quality of life of persons not otherwise able to obtain access to agricultural land for recreational uses.
NY Soil & Wat Cons Dists L § 5 (2021)
2021 New York Laws SWC - Soil and Water Conservation Districts Article 2 - State Soil and Water Conservation Committee, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and Other Functions 5 - Creation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts.

§ 5. Creation  of  soil and water conservation districts. (1) When the board of supervisors of any county determines that conservation of  soil and  water  resources  and  control  and  prevention of soil erosion and prevention of floodwater and sediment damages  are  problems  of  public concern  in  the  county,  and  further  determines  that  a substantial proportion of the rural land occupiers  of  the  county  favors  such  a resolution,  the  said  board of supervisors, by a resolution adopted at any regular or special meeting of the board, may declare the  county  to be   a   soil  and  water  conservation  district  for  the  purpose  of effectuating the legislative policy announced in section two,  providing written notice of intention to act on such resolution, together with the basis  for action, is provided by the county board to the state soil and water conservation committee at least thirty days before action is taken on such resolution. These determinations may be made  through  hearings, petitions or referenda.  (2)  In  any  suit,  action,  or  proceeding involving the validity or enforcement of, or relating to, any contract, proceeding, or  action  of the  district,  the district shall be deemed to have been established in accordance with the  provisions  of  this  article  upon  proof  of  the adoption  of  the resolution of the county board declaring the county to be a soil and water conservation district. A  copy  of  such  resolution duly certified by the clerk of the board shall be admissible in evidence in  any such suit, action or proceeding and shall be proof of the filing and contents thereof.  (3) Any soil conservation  district  heretofore  created  or  existing shall  be deemed to be continued for all purposes and shall hereafter be designated as a soil and water conservation district.  (4) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the mayor  of the  city  of  New York shall have the authority to establish a soil and water conservation district encompassing the five counties of the city.
NY Soil & Wat Cons Dists L § 7 (2021)
2021 New York Laws SWC - Soil and Water Conservation Districts Article 2 - State Soil and Water Conservation Committee, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and Other Functions 7 - Appointment, Qualifications, Compensation and Tenure of Directors.

§ 7. Appointment,   qualifications,   compensation   and   tenure   of   directors.  The two members from the county  board  shall  be  appointed   annually.   The other members shall serve for terms of three years each,   except that the first three appointed shall be designated to  serve  for   terms  of  one,  two and three years respectively. A director shall hold   office until  his  successor  has  been  appointed  and  has  qualified.   Vacancies  shall  be  filled  for  the  unexpired term. The selection of   successors to fill an unexpired  term  or  for  a  full  term  shall  be   according to the manner in which the respective retiring directors shall   have been selected.Any  director may be removed by the county board upon acceptable proof   presented by the district board,  the  county  board  or  by  the  state   committee upon notice and hearing for neglect of duty, continued absence   from meetings, failure to perform accepted assignments or malfeasance in   office and for no other reason.The compensation of the members of the governing body of the district,   for  performing  services as directors of the district shall be fixed by   the county board for each calendar day they are actually engaged in  the   performance  of  their  duties,  and mileage in going and returning from   places where they are required to go in the performance of their duties,   provided funds are made available by the county board for this purpose.
NY Soil & Wat Cons Dists L § 8 (2021)
2021 New York Laws SWC - Soil and Water Conservation Districts Article 2 - State Soil and Water Conservation Committee, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and Other Functions 8 - Organization of Directors.

§ 8. Organization  of  directors.  (1)  The  directors of the district shall be the governing body thereof.   They shall designate  a  chairman and  may,  from time to time, change such designation. The directors may delegate to their chairman, or to one or more directors, such powers and duties as they shall deem proper.  They shall designate a secretary  and a  treasurer,  and  an assistant treasurer if necessary, who need not be directors, and may, from time to time,  change  such  designations.  The duties  of the secretary shall be to record the minutes of all meetings, carry on the necessary correspondence for the district, and other duties in line with the position. The duties  of  the  treasurer  shall  be  to receive  and  have  the  custody  of  the  funds  of the district and to disburse the same for authorized purposes on the order of the directors, to keep  appropriate  and  required  books  and  records  in  connection therewith,  and  to  submit same for examination and make reports to the directors at any time, upon their request. It shall be the duty  of  the assistant  treasurer, if any, to assist the treasurer in the performance of his duties. The directors shall furnish to the state committee,  upon request,  copies  of  such  rules,  orders,  contracts, forms, and other documents as they shall adopt or  employ,  and  such  other  information concerning  their activities as it may require in the performance of its duties under this chapter.  (2) The directors shall provide for the execution of surety bonds  for any  members or employees who shall be entrusted with funds or property; shall provide for the keeping of a  full  and  accurate  record  of  all proceedings  and  of  all  resolutions, regulations and orders issued or adopted; and shall provide for  an  annual  audit  of  the  accounts  of receipts and disbursements.  (3)  The directors may invite the legislative body of any municipality to designate a representative to advise and consult with  the  directors of  the district on all questions of program and policy which may affect the property, water supply or other interests of such municipality.
NY Soil & Wat Cons Dists L § 10 (2021)
2021 New York Laws SWC - Soil and Water Conservation Districts Article 2 - State Soil and Water Conservation Committee, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and Other Functions 10 - Cooperation Between Districts.

§ 10. Cooperation  between districts. The directors of any two or more   districts organized under the provisions of this chapter  may  cooperate   with  one another in the exercise of any or all powers conferred in this   chapter.
NY Soil & Wat Cons Dists L § 11 (2021)
2021 New York Laws SWC - Soil and Water Conservation Districts Article 2 - State Soil and Water Conservation Committee, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and Other Functions 11 - State Agencies to Cooperate.

§ 11. State  agencies to cooperate. Agencies of this state which shall   have jurisdiction over, or be charged with the  administration  of,  any   state-owned  lands, and of any county, or other governmental subdivision   of the state, which shall have jurisdiction over, or be charged with the   administration of, any county-owned,  or  other  publicly  owned  lands,   lying  within  the  boundaries  of  any district organized hereunder may   cooperate with the directors of such districts in  the  effectuation  of   programs and operations undertaken by the directors under the provisions   of this chapter.
NY Soil & Wat Cons Dists L § 12 (2021)
2021 New York Laws SWC - Soil and Water Conservation Districts Article 2 - State Soil and Water Conservation Committee, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and Other Functions 12 - Discontinuance of Districts.

§ 12. Discontinuance  of districts. (1) The county board of any county or the city council of the city of New York which,  by  resolution,  has declared  the  county  or  the  city  of New York to be a soil and water conservation district, may at any time after five years from the passage of said resolution, and after determining that a substantial  proportion of  the  rural  land  occupiers  of  the district so desire, repeal said resolution at a regular or special meeting of  said  board  or  council, providing written notice of intended action on such resolution, together with  the  basis  for  action,  is  provided by the county board or city council to the state soil and  water  conservation  committee  at  least thirty   days   before   action   is  taken  on  such  resolution.  This determination may be made through hearings, petitions or referenda.  (2) Upon the repeal of the resolution which declared the county or the city of New York to be a  soil  and  water  conservation  district,  the directors  may not enter into any more contracts or agreements on behalf of the district, and all rules and regulations theretofore  adopted  and in  force  within such district shall be of no further force and effect. Such district, however, shall continue for the purpose of fulfilling its contracts,  discharging  any  existing   obligations,   collecting   and distributing  its assets and doing all other acts required to adjust and wind up its affairs.  (3) Upon the repeal by the county board or the  city  council  of  the resolution declaring the county or the city of New York to be a soil and water  conservation  district,  the  directors  shall  at public auction dispose of all property belonging  to  the  district  as  soon  as  said property  is  no  longer  needed by the district to fulfill any existing contracts, and shall forthwith pay over the proceeds of such sale, after paying the necessary costs of the sale, into the county or the  city  of New  York  treasury. The directors shall, at least ten days prior to the holding of such public  auction,  notify  the  state  committee  of  the property  proposed  to be sold thereat, and after such sale shall render to the county board or the city council and to  the  state  committee  a report  of  such sale, specifying the property sold, the amount received therefore, and the disposition of the proceeds.  Such report of the sale shall also be accompanied by a list of the  remaining  property  of  the district still undisposed of.
NY Soil & Wat Cons Dists L § 13 (2021)
2021 New York Laws SWC - Soil and Water Conservation Districts Article 3 - Separability Clause; Inconsistency With Other Acts; Effective Date 13 - Separability Clause.

§ 13. Separability  clause.  If  any provisions of this chapter or the   application of any provision to any  person  or  circumstance,  is  held   invalid,  the  remainder  of  the  chapter,  and the application of such   provision to other persons  or  circumstances,  shall  not  be  affected   thereby.
NY Soil & Wat Cons Dists L § 14 (2021)
2021 New York Laws SWC - Soil and Water Conservation Districts Article 3 - Separability Clause; Inconsistency With Other Acts; Effective Date 14 - Inconsistency With Other Acts.

§ 14. Inconsistency  with other acts. Insofar as any of the provisions   of this chapter are inconsistent with the provisions of any  other  law,   the provisions of this chapter shall be controlling.
NY Soil & Wat Cons Dists L § 15 (2021)
2021 New York Laws SWC - Soil and Water Conservation Districts Article 3 - Separability Clause; Inconsistency With Other Acts; Effective Date 15 - Effective Date.

§ 15. Effective date. This chapter shall take effect immediately.
NY State L § 1 (2021)
2021 New York Laws STL - State Article 1 - Short Title 1 - Short Title.

§ 1. Short title.  This chapter shall be known as the "State Law."
NY State L § 1-A (2021)
2021 New York Laws STL - State Article 1-A - Designation of State Capital 1-A - State Capital.

§ 1-a. State  capital.  The  capital  city of the state of New York is   hereby designated to be the city of Albany.