§ 173-h. Existing license, grant, franchise, permit or consent
reinstated on invalidity of amendment. In the event that an amendment
to any existing license, grant, franchise, permit or consent shall
subsequently be declared invalid for any reason, or in the event of the
failure of the approval thereof by the commissioner of transportation
under the transportation law, the existing license, grant, franchise,
permit or consent amended thereby shall, by operation of law be
reinstated in full force and with like effect as though the same had not
been amended.