New York Public Service Law
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The New York Public Service Law is a body of state legislation that governs the regulation, oversight, and operation of public utilities and services such as electricity, gas, water, and telecommunications in New York.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| New York Public Service Law canonical | 2 |
| New York State Public Service Law | 2 |
| Public Service Commissions Law of New York | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2005322 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: New York Public Service Law Context triple: [New York State statutes, include, New York Public Service Law]
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A.
New York Civil Practice Law and Rules
The New York Civil Practice Law and Rules is the primary statutory framework that governs civil litigation procedure in New York State courts, including rules on jurisdiction, pleadings, motions, discovery, and trials.
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B.
New York State statutes
New York State statutes are the body of written laws enacted by the New York State Legislature that govern civil, criminal, and administrative matters throughout the state.
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C.
New York State Executive Law
The New York State Executive Law is a body of state statutes that defines the powers, duties, and organization of New York’s executive branch agencies and officers, including the governor and various departments.
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D.
New York City Administrative Code
The New York City Administrative Code is the codified body of local laws and regulations governing New York City’s municipal operations, public conduct, and regulatory frameworks.
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E.
New York City Landmarks Law
The New York City Landmarks Law is a municipal preservation statute that empowers the city to designate and protect buildings, districts, and sites of historical, cultural, and architectural significance.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: New York Public Service Law Target entity description: The New York Public Service Law is a body of state legislation that governs the regulation, oversight, and operation of public utilities and services such as electricity, gas, water, and telecommunications in New York.
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A.
New York Civil Practice Law and Rules
The New York Civil Practice Law and Rules is the primary statutory framework that governs civil litigation procedure in New York State courts, including rules on jurisdiction, pleadings, motions, discovery, and trials.
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B.
New York State statutes
New York State statutes are the body of written laws enacted by the New York State Legislature that govern civil, criminal, and administrative matters throughout the state.
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C.
New York State Executive Law
The New York State Executive Law is a body of state statutes that defines the powers, duties, and organization of New York’s executive branch agencies and officers, including the governor and various departments.
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D.
New York City Administrative Code
The New York City Administrative Code is the codified body of local laws and regulations governing New York City’s municipal operations, public conduct, and regulatory frameworks.
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E.
New York City Landmarks Law
The New York City Landmarks Law is a municipal preservation statute that empowers the city to designate and protect buildings, districts, and sites of historical, cultural, and architectural significance.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
New York State law
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public utilities law ⓘ state statute ⓘ |
| administeredBy |
New York Public Service Commission
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linked to:
New York State Department of Public Service
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| appliesTo |
cable television services in New York
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certain municipal utilities in New York ⓘ competitive energy service companies in New York ⓘ electric utilities in New York ⓘ gas utilities in New York ⓘ investor-owned utilities in New York ⓘ steam utilities in New York ⓘ telecommunications services in New York ⓘ water utilities in New York ⓘ |
| contains |
provisions on certificates of public convenience and necessity
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provisions on energy efficiency and conservation programs ⓘ provisions on enforcement and penalties ⓘ provisions on hearings and public participation ⓘ provisions on rate-setting procedures ⓘ provisions on renewable portfolio and clean energy programs ⓘ provisions on service territory and franchise rights ⓘ provisions on telecommunications service obligations ⓘ provisions on utility reporting and recordkeeping ⓘ |
| country |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| enforcedBy |
New York Public Service Commission
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linked to:
New York State Department of Public Service
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| governs |
operation of public utilities in New York
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oversight of public utilities in New York ⓘ regulation of public utilities in New York ⓘ |
| jurisdiction |
State of New York
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linked to:
U.S. state of New York
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| legalForm | codified statute ⓘ |
| legalSystem | common law system ⓘ |
| partOf | Consolidated Laws of New York ⓘ |
| purpose |
to ensure just and reasonable utility rates
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to ensure safe and adequate utility service ⓘ to protect utility consumers in New York ⓘ |
| regulatorCreatedOrEmpowered |
New York Public Service Commission
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linked to:
New York State Department of Public Service
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| subjectMatter |
competitive retail energy markets
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consumer protection in utility services ⓘ energy efficiency programs ⓘ franchises and certificates for utility service ⓘ penalties and enforcement mechanisms for utilities ⓘ rates of public utilities ⓘ renewable energy programs and policies ⓘ safety of public utility operations ⓘ service quality of public utilities ⓘ siting and construction of major utility facilities ⓘ telecommunications competition and service regulation ⓘ utility accounting and reporting requirements ⓘ utility mergers and acquisitions review ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: New York Public Service Law Description of subject: The New York Public Service Law is a body of state legislation that governs the regulation, oversight, and operation of public utilities and services such as electricity, gas, water, and telecommunications in New York.
Referenced by (5)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Public Service Commission for the First District
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createdBy
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Public Service Commissions Law of New York
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linked to: New York Public Service Law
subject linked to:
NY DPS
linked to: New York Public Service Law