N.Y. Canal Law § 53: Sale of abandoned lands for railroad bridges

§ 53. Sale of abandoned lands for railroad bridges. Whenever any canal

lands, as defined in article one of this chapter, are required in

connection with any railroad bridge which has been or which is to be

constructed, reconstructed or raised by or for a railroad corporation

over that portion of the barge canal, which has been or which will be

improved by the use of moneys allotted or to be allotted to the state by

the federal government in accordance with chapter six hundred

eighty-eight of the laws of nineteen hundred thirty-four, the

corporation may issue an official order abandoning the lands for canal

purposes. Upon a written request by the railroad corporation, and

notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law, the

corporation is authorized to grant and convey such land to said railroad

corporation for and on behalf of the people of the state of New York for

the purposes mentioned and for a nominal or other consideration and upon

such terms and conditions which he shall deem to be beneficial to the

state. Such instrument of grant and conveyance shall become effective

when it is recorded in the office of the secretary of state. Any moneys

realized from the sale of such land shall be deposited into the canal

fund.