N.Y. MIL Law § 261
This is the official text of N.Y. MIL Law § 261, part of New York’s MIL Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "MIL Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Formation of state association
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§ 261. Formation of state association. The officers of the organized\nmilitia may organize themselves into an association. Such association\nmay adopt by-laws not inconsistent with the statutes of the state and\nregulations issued pursuant to this chapter and may alter and amend the\nsame and may take and hold such real and personal property as may be\nnecessary for the purposes of the association.\n
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