N.Y. Not-for-Profit Corporation Law Section 1615
Construction, intent and scope

The provisions of this article shall be construed liberally to effectuate the legislative intent and the purposes as complete and independent authorization for the performance of each and every act and thing authorized by this article, and all powers granted shall be broadly interpreted to effectuate the intent and purposes and not as a limitation of powers. Except as otherwise expressly set forth in this article, in the exercise of its powers and duties under this article and its powers relating to property held by the land bank, the land bank shall have complete control as fully and completely as if it represented a private property owner and shall not be subject to restrictions imposed by the charter, ordinances, or resolutions of a local unit of government.

Source: Section 1615 — Construction, intent and scope, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/NPC/1615 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Feb. 14, 2026).

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