N.Y. SOS Law § 256
This is the official text of N.Y. SOS Law § 256, part of New York’s SOS Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "SOS Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Investigation of applications
Official statutory text
§ 256. Investigation of applications. Whenever an application for\nservices is made, an investigation and record shall be promptly made of\nthe circumstances of the applicant in accordance with regulations of the\ndepartment. The object of such investigation shall be to ascertain the\nfacts supporting the application and to obtain such other information as\nmay be required by the department.\n
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