Procedure for declaratory rulings
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- Executive Department
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- Compiled text through
- Aug 15, 2022
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- July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
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- Jun 6, 2026
(a)Upon petition of any person, the State Division of Human Rights may issue a declaratory ruling with respect to the applicability to any person, property or state of facts of any rule or statute enforceable by it.
(b)To obtain a declaratory ruling, a formal request in writing entitled “Petition for a Declaratory Ruling pursuant to State Administrative Procedure Act, section 204” must be submitted to the Commissioner of Human Rights.
(c)The commissioner may, in his/her sole discretion, issue a declaratory ruling. Nothing shall be deemed a declaratory ruling unless it is entitled as such, is in writing and is signed by the commissioner.
(d)Every declaratory ruling shall be made available to the public. A declaratory ruling shall be subject to review in the manner provided for in article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules.