Town Law § 40 · Article 3. Town Officers, Powers, Duties and Compensation
Powers and duties of fence viewers
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§ 40. Powers and duties of fence viewers. The assessors shall perform all the duties and shall exercise all the powers hereinafter imposed and conferred upon fence viewers. In a town having a sole appointed assessor, the assessor and the members of the town board shall act as fence viewers.
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