N.Y. Economic Development Law § 130: Legislative findings and objectives

§ 130. Legislative findings and objectives. The legislature hereby

finds and declares that:

1. small-business has been a major positive factor in the political,

economic and social development of the state;

2. the future welfare of the state depends on the continued

development of small-business;

3. the state has a responsibility to assist in small-business

development in furtherance of the general welfare.