New York State Law Article 2 - STATE BOUNDARIES

  • 2 - Connecticut Boundary Line.
    The boundary line between the states of New York and Connecticut is as follows: Commencing at a granite monument (No. 1), at the northwest corner...
  • 3 - Massachusetts Boundary Line.
    The boundary line between the states of New York and Massachusetts is as follows: Beginning at bound one, a granite monument set in ledge on...
  • 4 - Vermont Boundary Line.
    The boundary line between the state of New York and the state of Vermont shall be and hereby is fixed as follows: Beginning at a...
  • 5 - Canada Boundary Line.
    The boundary line between the state of New York and Canada is as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the parallel of the forty-fifth degree...
  • 6 - Pennsylvania Boundary Line.
    The boundary line between the states of New York and Pennsylvania is as follows: Commencing at said intersection of said meridian line of cession, and...
  • 7 - New Jersey Boundary Line.
    The boundary line between the states of New York and New Jersey is as follows: Commencing at the said "tri-state monument, " and running thence...
  • 7-a - Jurisdiction and Ownership of Offshore Waters and Lands Thereunder.
    1. The jurisdiction of this state shall extend to and over, and be exercisable with respect to, waters offshore from the coasts of this state...
  • 8 - Maintenance of Monuments.
    The commissioner of transportation, in cooperation with persons duly authorized by the adjoining state, shall cause the monuments erected, or to be erected, as boundaries...
  • 9 - Saving Clause.
    This article shall not be construed as a relinquishment by the state of New York of any territory to which it now has title, or...
  • 10 - Defense of State Sovereignty and Jurisdiction.
    The governor shall, at the expense of the state, employ counsel and provide for the defense of any action or proceeding, instituted against the state,...

Last modified: February 3, 2019