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A political subdivision, otherwise authorized, may enact a local law, identical to the provisions of this article, to enable local enforcement of the provisions of this article and such local law. Any local law not identical with the provisions of this article, or with any rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, shall be pre-empted, superseded, and of no force and effect.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, General Business Law - GBS § 631. Preemption - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/general-business-law/gbs-sect-631/
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