N.Y. WKC Law § 240
This is the official text of N.Y. WKC Law § 240, part of New York’s WKC Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "WKC Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Non-liability of state
Official statutory text
§ 240. Non-liability of state. The special fund for disability\nbenefits created by section two hundred fourteen shall be the sole and\nexclusive source for the payment of benefits provided by sections two\nhundred seven and two hundred thirteen. The state of New York undertakes\nthe administration of the fund without any liability on the part of the\nstate beyond the amount of moneys actually collected and credited to the\nfund.\n
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