New York Defense Emergency Act 1951

Every section of the New York Defense Emergency Act 1951, in order — 88 sections. Source: NY Senate Open Legislation, current through November 4, 2026.

• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 1 — Short title
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 2 — Declaration of purpose and findings
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 2-a — Further declaration of purpose and findings relating to the protection of the people in the event of nuclear attack and recovery and reha...
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 3 — Definitions
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 5 — Persons eligible to succeed governor
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 6 — An individual who is acting as governor under this article shall continue to do so until the vacancy in the office of governor shall be f...
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 10 — State defense council established
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 11 — Organization
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 12 — Powers of council
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 13 — Utilization of existing services and facilities
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 14 — Assistance of political subdivisions
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 15 — Local defense councils
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 20 — Civil defense commission established; state director
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 21 — Powers and duties of commission
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 22 — Local civil defense
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 23 — Specific requirements in cities and counties
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 23-a — Authority of political subdivisions to provide facilities and materials essential to public safety
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 23-b — State civil defense aid for counties and cities
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 23-c — Purchase of civil defense resources, materials and facilities through the federal government
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 23-d — Taking necessary steps for continuing the operation of essential railroads
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 24 — Special provisions relating to cities of over one hundred thousand
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 25 — Powers in event of attack
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 25-a — Defense emergency aid
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 26 — Conscription for civil defense forces
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 27 — Consolidation of local offices
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 28 — Mutual aid
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 29 — Local financial provisions
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 29-a — Continuity of political subdivisions
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 30 — Removal or suspension of public officers
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 31 — Utilization of existing services and facilities
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 32 — Privileges and immunities
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 33 — Administration of civil defense oaths
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 34 — Responsibilities of commission and local directors for shelter protection
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 35 — State civil defense aid for fallout protection at schools, colleges and universities
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 36 — Implied warranty in contracts for shelters
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 37 — Consumer protection against substandard shelters
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 38 — Compliance with local building regulations and restrictive covenants
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 40 — Powers of certain state officers and agencies
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 41 — Waiver of type, weight and size limitations for certain vehicles
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 42 — Contracts for research work in health matters related to the defense emergency
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 43 — Emergency health and sanitation areas
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 44 — Emergency measures to protect milk supply
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 46 — Production and sale of prison-made articles and materials essential to the defense effort
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 70 — Definition
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 71 — Dispensing power
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 72 — Dispensing power on public work
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 73 — Legislative standards and limits of dispensing power
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 74 — Application for dispensation
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 75 — Appeals
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 76 — Misrepresentation
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 77 — Liabilities under dispensation
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 78 — Temporary restriction of jurisdiction of the board of standards and appeals
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 80 — Definitions
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 81 — Petition to close or restrict use of travel upon highways or to post property
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 82 — Order of commissioner closing or restricting use of highways
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 83 — Authority to post
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 84 — Violations; penalty
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 85 — Powers of peace officers
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 86 — Construction
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 90 — Definitions
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 91 — Change of location
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 92 — Emergency boards of directors
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 93 — Powers of the superintendent
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 95 — General provisions
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 96 — Definitions; interpretation of article
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 97 — Emergency by-laws
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 98 — Change of location; emergency boards of directors
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 99 — Powers of the superintendent
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 99-a — General provisions
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 100 — Definitions
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 101 — Violations and penalties
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 102 — Jurisdiction of courts concerning violations
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 103 — Punishment for infractions
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 104 — Peace officers
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 105 — Powers of auxiliary police
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 106 — Powers of members of municipal and volunteer agencies to detain for misdemeanors or infractions
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 110 — Additional powers and duties
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 111 — Powers of the governor and the military forces of the state
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 112 — Eligibility for appointment
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 113 — Immunity from liability
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 114 — Judicial notice of plans, regulations and orders
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 115 — Acceptance of gifts, grants and loans
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 116 — Renewal of licenses of members of armed forces
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 117 — Authorization to act as issuing agents for United States obligations
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 118 — Unlawful possession and use of identification cards and badges 1
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 119 — Repealer; continuity of commission and local offices
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 120 — Separability clause
• N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 § 122 — When to take effect