N.Y. MHR Law § 26
This is the official text of N.Y. MHR Law § 26, part of New York’s MHR Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "MHR Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Reconsideration of local law before submission to referendum
Official statutory text
§ 26. Reconsideration of local law before submission to referendum. At\nany time prior to the election at which a local law adopted by a\nlegislative body is to be submitted to the electors for approval because\nit is subject to mandatory or permissive referendum, the legislative\nbody, not later than fifteen days prior to the election, may reconsider\nits action thereon and repeal such local law, whereupon the proposition\nfor its approval shall not be submitted at such election or, if\nsubmitted, the vote of the electors thereon shall be without effect.\n
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