ยง 26. Reconsideration of local law before submission to referendum. At
any time prior to the election at which a local law adopted by a
legislative body is to be submitted to the electors for approval because
it is subject to mandatory or permissive referendum, the legislative
body, not later than fifteen days prior to the election, may reconsider
its action thereon and repeal such local law, whereupon the proposition
for its approval shall not be submitted at such election or, if
submitted, the vote of the electors thereon shall be without effect.
Structure New York Laws
Article 3 - Procedure for Adoption of Local Laws; Referenda; Filing and Publication
20 - Procedure for Adoption of Local Laws by Legislative Body.
21 - Approval of Local Laws by Elective Chief Executive Officer.
22 - Effect of Local Laws on Acts of Legislature or Prior Local Laws or Ordinances.
23 - Local Laws Subject to Mandatory Referendum.
24 - Local Laws Subject to Referendum on Petition.
25 - Propositions for the Submission of Local Laws.
26 - Reconsideration of Local Law Before Submission to Referendum.