N.Y. Public Lands Law § 14: Time of performing conditions of grant

§ 14. Time of performing conditions of grant. 1. The commissioner of

general services may, unless otherwise provided, fix a reasonable time,

not less than one year, for the performance of conditions by the

grantees of lands, including lands under water, directed to be granted

on the performance of conditions. If such conditions are not performed

within the time limited, the persons entitled to any benefit under such

grant shall forfeit all right to and title in the premises. If the

commissioner, after having caused an inspection to be made of the lands

granted, determines that the conditions contained in the letters-patent

have been complied with, he may issue a certificate to that effect. If

complete compliance has not been had, the commissioner, in his

discretion, may make an order to the effect that compliance had been had

with the conditions in such definitely described portion of lands

granted as have been improved. Such order shall be conclusive evidence

of the performance of the conditions contained in such letters-patent to

the extent stated in such order and as to lands described therein. When

the time within which any condition contained in any grant of land is

fixed by the terms of the grant, the commissioner may, for good cause

shown before the expiration of such time, extend the time within which

such condition is to be performed, not exceeding three years.

2. The commissioner may, in his discretion, upon application of the

grantee or his successor in interest, by order, alter, amend or cancel

any condition or conditions contained in letters-patent for land,

including lands under water, if satisfied by the reason or proof

submitted that such alteration, amendment or cancellation of condition

or conditions is just and is not detrimental to the interests of the

state.