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138 – 138

New York Vehicle & Traffic § 138

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NY VAT § 138 - Residence district 138. Residence district. The territory contiguous to and including a highway not comprising a business district when the property on such highway for a distance of three hundred feet or more is in the main improved with residences or residences and buildings in use for business.

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In simple terms: Learn about New York's 138 law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.