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Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
The series consists of opinions and advisories rendered by the attorney general to state officers (including the governor
and state comptroller) and to heads of various state departments, boards, and commissions. The bulk of later opinions interpret
sections from parts of the corpus of state law (e.g. Civil Service Law, Public Officers Law), provide interpretations of issues
(e.g. compensation over eminent domain), or suggest rules for compliance with enacted legislation (e.g. auto registration
under the Highway Law).
Creator:
Title:
Formal and informal opinions of the attorney general
Quantity:
24.5 cubic feet
47 volumes
Inclusive Dates:
1800-1917
Series Number:
11076
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