N.Y. TWN Law § 317
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Notice of sale of strays by fence viewers
Official statutory text
§ 317. Notice of sale of strays by fence viewers. After such one\nmonth, a fence viewer of the town, on application of the person\ndelivering the notice, shall give at least ten days' previous notice of\nthe time and place of the sale of such beasts, by advertisement posted\nin at least five public places in the town where such beasts may have\nbeen kept, one of which shall be at or near the outside door of the town\nclerk's office. In the event that the town maintains a website, such\ninformation may also be provided on the website. At the time and place\nmentioned, such fence viewers shall sell such beasts to the highest\nbidder, unless redeemed by the owner.\n
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