If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section or a part of this
chapter shall be adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to
be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the
remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause,
sentence, paragraph, section or a part thereof directly involved in
a controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered.
A.
General. This chapter shall be interpreted in such a way wherever
possible so that the meaning of the words and phrases and sections
herein shall make them valid and legal in their effect. Whenever the
requirements of this chapter are at variance with the requirements
of other lawfully adopted rules, regulations or laws, the law with
the most restrictive provisions or those imposing the more stringent
standards shall govern.
B.
Figures, illustrations and/or diagrams. Figures, illustrations and/or
diagrams are provided for convenience and reference only and do not
define or limit the scope of any provision of this chapter. In case
of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of this
chapter and any figure, the text shall govern.
This chapter shall be operative immediately and effective upon
being filed with the New York State Secretary of State pursuant to
§ 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law of NYS.
