N.Y. LAB Law § 26
This is the official text of N.Y. LAB Law § 26, part of New York’s LAB Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "LAB Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Examination of books and papers
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§ 26. Examination of books and papers. All papers, books, records or\nother documents required to be kept by the provisions of this chapter or\nof the industrial code shall at all times be open for the inspection of\nthe commissioner and the officers and employees of the department, and\nthe persons in charge thereof shall afford every reasonable facility for\ntheir examination and permit copies to be made when required by the\ncommissioner.\n
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