Liberal construction
Source:
Section 51 — Liberal construction, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/MHR/51 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Feb. 28, 2026).
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Legislative intent 51
Liberal construction 52
Judicial notice 53
No repeal by implication 54
Grants of specific powers not restrictive 55
Effect of unconstitutionality in part 56
Existing charters and other laws continued 57
Effectiveness of certain acts of the legislature 58
Laws repealed 59
Time of taking effect
Legislative intent 51
Liberal construction 52
Judicial notice 53
No repeal by implication 54
Grants of specific powers not restrictive 55
Effect of unconstitutionality in part 56
Existing charters and other laws continued 57
Effectiveness of certain acts of the legislature 58
Laws repealed 59
Time of taking effect
