Legislative findings and objectives

N.Y. Economic Development Law § 130, under Division For Small-business.

N.Y. Economic Development Law § 130

§ 130. Legislative findings and objectives. The legislature hereby finds and declares that: 1. small-business has been a major positive factor in the political, economic and social development of the state; 2. the future welfare of the state depends on the continued development of small-business; 3. the state has a responsibility to assist in small-business development in furtherance of the general welfare.