N.Y. SOS Law § 353
This is the official text of N.Y. SOS Law § 353, 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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Grant of aid
Official statutory text
§ 353. Grant of aid. Upon the completion of an investigation the\nproper social services official shall\n (a) decide whether the applicant is eligible for and should receive\nfamily assistance, the amount, nature and manner of paying or providing\nit and the date on which it shall begin,\n (b) notify the applicant of his decision in writing.\n
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