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N.Y. Elec. Law § 16-101 — Actions or proceedings challenging provisions of this chapter
N.Y. Elec. Law § 16-101
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- New York Election Law
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 16-101. Actions or proceedings challenging provisions of this chapter. 1. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, in any action or proceeding in which any party challenges the constitutionality of a provision of this chapter, and any related statutory claims, venue shall be proper only…
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N.Y. Elec. Law § 16-101 — Actions or proceedings challenging provisions of this chapter is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 16-101. Actions or proceedings challenging provisions of this chapter. 1. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, in any action or proceeding in which any party challenges the constitutionality of a provision of this chapter, and any related statutory claims, venue shall be proper only in one of the following designated courts in a judicial department within which at least one plaintiff is located:
(a) first judicial department: New York county;
(b) second judicial department: Westchester county;
(c) third judicial department: Albany county; or
(d) fourth judicial department: Erie county.
2. For the purposes of this section, a challenge to the constitutionality of a provision of this chapter shall mean a challenge in any form, including but not limited to a claim, counter-claim, cross-claim, defense, or affirmative defense. Such a claim may be raised by any party, including but not limited to a plaintiff, defendant, third-party plaintiff, third-party defendant, intervenor, or substituted party.