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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 82
State Administrative Procedure Act
ARTICLE 2
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SECTION 201-A
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SECTION 201
Adoption of procedures; plain language
State Administrative Procedure Act (SAP) CHAPTER 82, ARTICLE 2
§ 201. Adoption of procedures; plain language. This article
establishes minimum procedures for all agencies, provided, however, an
agency may adopt by rule additional procedures not inconsistent with
statute. Each agency shall strive to ensure that, to the maximum extent
practical, its rules, regulations and related documents are written in a
clear and coherent manner, using words with common and everyday
meanings.