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N.Y. RPT Law § 538

This is the official text of N.Y. RPT Law § 538, part of New York’s RPT Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "RPT Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.

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Time of acquisition of lands

Official statutory text

§ 538. Time of acquisition of lands. Lands described in sections\nfive hundred thirty-two, five hundred thirty-four and five hundred\nthirty-six of this chapter heretofore or hereafter acquired by the state\nshall be subject to taxation as provided in such sections.\n

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