N.Y. ELN Law § 3-216
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Boards of elections; assistance to, records to be furnished it
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§ 3-216. Boards of elections; assistance to, records to be furnished\nit. 1. Any law enforcement agency whenever called upon by a board of\nelections, shall assist in the investigation of registrations and render\nall other practicable assistance in the enforcement of this chapter. The\nofficer in charge shall detail to the service of the board of elections,\nupon its written request, such members or employees of the agency as may\nbe necessary.\n 2. Every public officer shall be required to furnish to the board of\nelections, without charge, such copies of the official records in his\ncustody, certified by him, as the board may require and as are\nappropriate and necessary for the performance of its duties.\n
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