N.Y. Econ. Dev. Law § 494 — Application and approval process

§ 494. Application and approval process. 1. A business entity must submit a complete application as prescribed by the commissioner.

2. The commissioner shall establish procedures and a timeframe for business entities to submit applications. As part of the application, each business entity must:

(a) provide evidence in a form and manner prescribed by the commissioner of their business eligibility;

(b) agree to allow the department of taxation and finance to share the business entity's tax information with the department;

(c) agree to allow the department of labor to share its tax and employer information with the department. However, any information shared as a result of this program shall not be available for disclosure or inspection under the state freedom of information law;

(d) allow the department and its agents access to any and all books and records the department may require to monitor compliance; and

(e) agree to provide any additional information required by the department relevant to this article.

3. After reviewing a business entity's completed final application and determining that the business entity meets the eligibility criteria as set forth in this article, the department may issue a certificate of tax credit.