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N.Y. HAY Law § 44

This is the official text of N.Y. HAY Law § 44, part of New York’s HAY Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "HAY Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.

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Acceptance of state highways when completed

Official statutory text

§ 44. Acceptance of state highways when completed. Upon the completion\nof a state highway, or section thereof, constructed or improved under a\ncontract let as provided in this article, the commissioner of\ntransportation shall cause the same to be inspected and if he approve,\naccept the work.\n

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