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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 6
Civil Rights
ARTICLE 2
Bill of Rights
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SECTION 3
Levying taxes and charges
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SECTION 2
Supreme sovereignty in the people
Civil Rights (CVR) CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE 2
§ 2. Supreme sovereignty in the people. No authority can, on any
pretence whatsoever, be exercised over the citizens of this state, but
such as is or shall be derived from and granted by the people of this
state.