N.Y. GBS Law § 444-A
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Official acts used as evidence
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§ 444-a. Official acts used as evidence. The official acts of the\nsecretary of state and department, shall be prima facie evidence of the\nfacts therein and shall be entitled to be received in evidence in all\nactions at law and other legal proceedings in any court or before any\nboard, body or officer.\n
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