New York Laws
Article 23 - Construction; Laws Repealed; Effective Date
23-2204 - Effect of Chapter.

ยง 23-2204 Effect of chapter. Provisions of this chapter that are
substantially the same in substance and effect as those which are in
force immediately prior to the time this chapter shall take effect and
which are repealed by this chapter are intended to be codifications and
continuations of such latter provisions of law and not new enactments.