NYC Administrative Code

§ 18-127 — Central Park Zoo; Flushing Meadow Zoo; Prospect Park Zoo.

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What is NYC AC § 18-127?

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This section allows the commissioner to enter into agreements with the New York Zoological Society for the planning, maintenance, and operation of the Central Park Zoo, Flushing Meadow Zoo, and Prospect Park Zoo. It pertains to the transfer of animal collections and equipment to the society. Applies to the management of these city zoos.

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§ 18-127 Central Park Zoo; Flushing Meadow Zoo; Prospect Park Zoo.

AC § 18-127

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commissioner may enter into agreements with the New York Zoological Society for the planning, maintenance and operation by such society of zoos and zoological parks on the premises known as the Flushing Meadow Zoo, the Prospect Park Zoo and/or the Central Park Zoo, for the transfer of the animal collections and equipment at such zoos to such society and for purposes and programs incidental and related thereto. Such agreements shall become effective upon approval by the board of estimate.

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