N.Y. BAT Law § 17
This is the official text of N.Y. BAT Law § 17, part of New York’s BAT Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "BAT Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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§ 17. The port authority and its duly authorized agents and employees\nmay enter upon any land in this state for the purpose of making such\nsurveys, maps, or other examinations thereof as it may deem necessary or\nconvenient for the purposes of this act.\n
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