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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The comptroller shall cause all mortgages belonging to the state upon which default is made in the payment of principal or interest, to be foreclosed, whenever, in his judgment, it may be necessary for the protection of the interest of the state. All actions or proceedings for that purpose shall be prosecuted or conducted by the attorney-general.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, State Finance Law - STF § 150. Foreclosure of mortgages by the state - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/state-finance-law/stf-sect-150/
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