# N.Y. SOS Law § 163: Application

> New York · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ASOS_A5_T3_S163

## Section

- **Citation:** N.Y. SOS Law § 163
- **Heading:** Application
- **Jurisdiction:** New York
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** New York Code / Act SOS / Article 5 / Title 3 / Section 163

## Text

§ 163. Application. The provisions of any city charter or other local\nor special law forbidding the granting of outdoor relief shall not apply\nto the granting of home relief under this chapter.\n

## Nearby sections

- [N.Y. SOS Law § 157 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ASOS_A5_T3_S157.md)
- [N.Y. SOS Law § 158 Eligibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ASOS_A5_T3_S158.md)
- [N.Y. SOS Law § 159 Safety net assistance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ASOS_A5_T3_S159.md)
- [N.Y. SOS Law § 160-A Unexpended welfare balances](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ASOS_A5_T3_S160-A.md)
- [N.Y. SOS Law § 163 Application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ASOS_A5_T3_S163.md)
- [N.Y. SOS Law § 165 Recipients authorized to work](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ASOS_A5_T3_S165.md)

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