Provisions
I.14 of 1847 • Leases of agricultural lands limited.
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The Text
No lease or grant of agricultural land, for a longer period than twelve years, hereafter made, in which shall be reserved any rent or service of any kind, shall be valid.
A Few Facts
• Joined the Constitution in 1847
• In Article I:
• Has 31 words
• Was proposed by the Constitutional Convention
• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 1 of 1846
• Is a new addition
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