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N.Y. SOS Law § 472-F

This is the official text of N.Y. SOS Law § 472-F, 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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Objects of corporation

Official statutory text

§ 472-f. Objects of corporation. The objects of this corporation\nshall be to receive and take charge of such children as may legally come\ninto its custody and care, and to provide for their support, education\nand training.\n

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