N.Y. FCT Law § 515
This is the official text of N.Y. FCT Law § 515, part of New York’s FCT Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "FCT Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Governmental obligation to child
Official statutory text
§ 515. Governmental obligation to child. In case of the neglect or\ninability of the parents to provide for the support and education of the\nchild, it shall be supported by the county, city or town chargeable\ntherewith under the provisions of the social welfare law.\n
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