N.Y. MRE Law § 106
This is the official text of N.Y. MRE Law § 106, part of New York’s MRE Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "MRE Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Rooms in cellars
Official statutory text
§ 106. Rooms in cellars. It shall be unlawful to occupy all or any\npart of a cellar for sleeping purposes, but all or part of such cellar\nmay be used for storage or other general utility purposes accessory to\nthe occupancy, use or management of the dwelling.\n
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