Title EXC, Executive

§ 320. Legislative findings and declaration. The legislature finds and declares that an institution embodying the heritage, ideals and concerns of the people of the state of New York for peace and social justice as exemplified by the philosophy and nonviolent leadership of Dr. M…

§ 321. Definitions. The following terms as used in this article shall have the following meanings. 1. "Board" shall mean the board of directors of the institute. 2. "Institute" shall mean the New York state Martin Luther King, Jr. institute for nonviolence established by section…

§ 322. The New York state Martin Luther King, Jr. institute for nonviolence. 1. There is hereby created the New York state Martin Luther King, Jr. institute for nonviolence. The institute shall be a public corporation and its membership shall consist of thirteen members as follo…

§ 323. Powers and duties. The institute shall have the following powers and duties: 1. To conduct research and undertake studies, particularly of an interdisciplinary or of a multi-disciplinary nature, into the causes of violence and other social conflicts, and peace and nonviol…

§ 324. Fellowships. The institute may establish fellowships, through the provisions of financial assistance in the form of stipends, grants or loans or other assistance, to individuals to enable them to pursue scholarly inquiry and study other appropriate forms of strategies for…

§ 325. Grants. The institute may undertake to provide financial assistance in the form of grants or loans and may contract with public and private educational institutions, including primary and secondary schools and community colleges, and with other public and private entities…

§ 326. Reporting. The institute shall provide a report of an audit to the governor of the state of New York and each house of the legislature no later than six months following the close of each fiscal year. The report shall set forth the scope of the audit and include such stat…

§ 327. Contributions to the institute. The institute may receive grants and contributions from any public or private source to the extent authorized by law.

§ 328. Definitions. When used in this article: 1. "Licensing examination" means any test or examination that is given in New York and used to determine whether an applicant will be licensed, certified, admitted, or otherwise permitted to practice any profession, business, trade,…

§ 328-a. Special administrations. When any licensing examination is administered on a day of religious observance, a special administration of such licensing examination or an equivalent examination shall be offered to any affected test subject as soon after or before as is poss…

§ 329. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission. 1. A state commission is hereby created to develop, promote, coordinate and review plans and activities statewide for the annual commemoration and celebration of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in accordance with chapter fif…

§ 330. Legislative findings and statement of purpose. The rising toll of deaths and injuries resulting from highway accidents is a matter of state concern. Although the state and local governments presently are active in virtually all areas of highway safety, no formal mechanism…

§ 331. Definitions. For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings: 1. "State highway safety program" means all highway safety programs conducted by the state and political subdivisions of the state. 2. "Approved local highway safety prog…

§ 332. State highway safety program. 1. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of law, general, special or local, the governor is hereby empowered to contract and to do all other things necessary or convenient in behalf of the state to secure the full benefits available unde…

§ 333. Local highway safety programs. 1. The governor or his designee is hereby empowered to promulgate rules and regulations establishing standards and procedures relating to the content, coordination, submission and approval of local highway safety programs. Such rules and reg…

§ 334. Federal aid. 1. The department of taxation and finance shall accept and receive any and all grants of money awarded to the state and its political subdivisions under the federal highway safety act of nineteen hundred sixty-six, and acts amendatory or supplemental thereto.…

* § 350. Definitions. When used in this article: 1. The term "division" means the division of veterans' services. 2. The term "state director" means the New York state director of veterans' services. 3. The term "veteran" means a person, male or female, resident of this state, wh…

§ 370. Short title. This article shall be known and may be cited as the "New York state uniform fire prevention and building code act".

§ 371. Statement of legislative findings and purposes. 1. The legislature hereby finds and declares that: a. The present level of loss of life, injury to persons, and damage to property as a result of fire demonstrates that the people of the state have yet to receive the basic l…

§ 372. Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Administrator" means the state fire administrator established pursuant to article six-C of this chapter. 2. "Areas of public assem…

§ 373. Required immediate applicability of existing state codes. 1. The state building construction code provided for in article eighteen of this chapter, as added by chapter eight hundred of the laws of nineteen hundred fifty-one and the state building conservation and fire pre…

§ 373-a. Code comparison study and report. 1. Examination and study of the New York state uniform fire prevention and building code. a. The secretary, through the department of state's code division, shall perform, oversee, and/or commission a study comparing the New York state …

* § 373-b. Standards for single-exit, single stairway multi-unit residential buildings study. The council shall conduct a study relating to standards for egress including provisions for multi-unit residential buildings above three stories, up to at least six stories. Such study …

§ 374. State fire prevention and building code council. 1. There is hereby created and established in the department of state a council, to be known as the state fire prevention and building code council. Such council shall consist of the secretary of state, as chairperson, the …

§ 375. Powers of the council. The council is authorized and empowered: 1. To subpoena witnesses, take testimony, compel production of books and records and to hold public hearings. The secretary may designate one or more members of the council, or one or more officers or employe…

§ 376. Powers of the secretary. The secretary is authorized and empowered: 1. To assign to the council such officers and employees of the department as he may deem necessary from time to time to assist the council in carrying out its functions and duties under this article. 2. T…

§ 376-a. Code enforcement training and certification. 1. For the purpose of this section, the term code enforcement personnel shall mean a code enforcement official certified pursuant to this section charged with enforcement of the uniform fire prevention and building code or th…

§ 377. New York state uniform fire prevention and building code. 1. The council shall formulate a uniform fire prevention and building code which shall take effect on the first day of January, nineteen hundred eighty-four. The council may from time to time amend particular provi…

§ 378. Standards for New York state uniform fire prevention and building code. The uniform code shall address the following subjects: 1. Standards for the construction of all buildings or classes of buildings, or the installation of equipment therein, including standards for mat…

§ 379. Incorporation of higher standards by council upon recommendation of local government; local building regulations. 1. Except in the case of factory manufactured homes, intended for use as one or two family dwelling units or multiple dwellings of not more than two stories i…

§ 380. Granting authority. The secretary shall administer a program of local assistance to aid local governments in the administration and enforcement of locally adopted or state promulgated building and fire codes. Said program of local assistance shall conform to the requireme…

§ 381. Administration and enforcement of the New York state uniform fire prevention and building code and the New York state energy conservation construction code. 1. The secretary shall promulgate rules and regulations prescribing minimum standards for administration and enforc…

§ 382. Remedies. 1. In addition to and not in limitation of any power otherwise granted by law, every local government and its authorized agents shall have the power to order in writing the remedying of any condition found to exist in, on or about any building in violation of th…

§ 382-a. Buildings with truss type construction; notice requirements and enforcement. 1. All commercial and industrial structures that utilize truss type construction shall be marked by a sign or symbol in a manner sufficient to warn persons conducting fire control and other eme…

§ 382-b. Residential buildings with truss type, pre-engineered wood or timber construction; notice requirements. 1. a. Any person utilizing truss type, pre-engineered wood or timber construction for the erection of any new residential structure, for any addition to an existing r…

§ 383. Construction with other laws; severability. 1. The provisions of this article and of the uniform fire prevention and building code shall supersede any other provision of a general, special or local law, ordinance, administrative code, rule or regulation inconsistent or in…

§ 390. Display of American flag on uniforms of public employees. Notwithstanding any other law, any public employee required to wear a uniform during the course of public employment shall not be deemed to violate any law, rule, code or regulation regulating the style or appearan…

§ 4. Secretary and counsel to the governor. A secretary to the governor shall be appointed by the governor, and shall receive a salary to be fixed by the governor within the amount appropriated therefor. It shall be the duty of such secretary to assist the governor in matters pe…

§ 4-a. Chief diversity officer. A chief diversity officer for the state shall be appointed by the governor and shall receive a salary to be fixed by the governor within the amount appropriated therefor. The chief diversity officer's responsibilities shall include the following: …

§ 4-b. Chief disability officer. 1. Persons with disabilities comprise a major segment of the state of New York's population and their particular needs and concerns must be considered as an integral part of the planning and implementation of all state programs and services affec…

§ 40. Department of audit and control; comptroller. There shall continue to be in the state government a department of audit and control. 1. The head of the department of audit and control shall be the comptroller. He shall be paid an annual salary of one hundred fifty-one thous…

§ 400. Legislative findings and objectives. The American flag is the symbol of our country, of the ideals embodied in our constitution, and is the symbol of the spirit which should animate our institutions. It is the emblem of freedom in its truest and best sense, signifying gov…

§ 401. Definitions. As used in this article, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context, the following terms shall have the following meanings: 1. "Flag" shall mean the flag of the United States of America. 2. "Public building" shall mean all buildings including…

§ 402. Application. The rules and procedures for display and use of the flag set forth in this article shall govern the display of the flag on all public buildings within the state and shall supersede any contrary rule or custom of state or local agencies governing display provi…

§ 403. Rules; manner of display. The following rules and customs shall be deemed the proper manner to display the flag: 1. The flag shall be displayed only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open. However, the flag may be displayed at night u…

§ 403-a. Display of prisoner of war and missing in action flag. 1. Every county outside the city of New York, city, town, and village is encouraged to display the prisoner of war and missing in action flag at the building housing its local legislative body on all days on which t…

§ 403-b. Display of flag in certain parks. Any state park of this state with developed facilities for public use shall display the flag daily in an area where it is viewed by the public. Such display shall be in accordance with the rules and customs deemed proper for display pur…

§ 41. Deputies and assistants; undertakings. 1. The comptroller shall appoint eight deputies, one of whom shall be the first deputy comptroller. Such deputies shall receive annual salaries to be fixed by the comptroller within amounts appropriated therefor. Each of such deputies…

§ 41-a. Deputy comptroller for the city of New York. In addition to the deputies otherwise authorized by law, the comptroller shall, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, appoint a deputy comptroller for the city of New York. Such deputy may be removed or replaced by…

§ 411. Purpose of article. The purpose of this article is to put into effect those measures most suitable to supplement and aid in coordinating the work of existing religious and social institutions for the prevention of delinquency and youth crime, and the advancement of the mo…