§ 3158. Continuity of authority. Upon the transfer pursuant to section
thirty-one hundred fifty-six of this title of the functions and powers
possessed by and all of the obligations and duties of the New York state
office of science, technology and academic research as established
pursuant to article ten-B of the executive law to the foundation as
prescribed by section thirty-one hundred fifty-six of this title for the
purpose of succession to all functions, powers, duties and obligations
of the New York state office of science, technology and academic
research, the foundation shall be deemed and held to constitute the
continuation of such authority and not a different agency or authority.