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2006 New York Code - Freedom of worship; religious liberty.


 
    §  3.  The  free  exercise  and  enjoyment of religious profession and
  worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever be  allowed
  in  this  state  to  all  humankind;  and  no  person  shall be rendered
  incompetent to be a witness on account of his or her opinions on matters
  of religious belief; but the liberty of conscience hereby secured  shall
  not  be  so  construed  as  to excuse acts of licentiousness, or justify
  practices inconsistent with the peace or safety of this state.

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