N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law Section 79.33
Liberal construction

This article shall be construed liberally to secure the beneficial intents and purposes thereof.

Source: Section 79.33 — Liberal construction, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/MHY/79.33 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Nov. 29, 2025).

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Original Source: Section 79.33 — Liberal construction, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/MHY/79.33 (last accessed Nov. 29, 2025).

N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law Section 79.33 Liberal construction

N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law Section 79.33
Liberal construction