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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 1
Abandoned Property
ARTICLE 1
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SECTION 102
Declaration of policy
Abandoned Property (ABP) CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 1
§ 102. Declaration of policy. It is hereby declared to be the policy
of the state, while protecting the interest of the owners thereof, to
utilize escheated lands and unclaimed property for the benefit of all
the people of the state, and this chapter shall be liberally construed
to accomplish such purpose.