In any case where a provision of this chapter is found to be
in conflict with a provision of any ordinance or local law, or with
a provision of any statute, rule, regulation, or order of the State
of New York, the provision which established the higher standard for
the promotion of the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of
the municipality shall prevail. In any case where a provision of this
chapter is found to be in conflict with a provision of any other ordinance
or local law existing on the effective date of this chapter, which
established a lower standard for the promotion of the health, welfare
and safety of the citizens of the municipality, the provisions of
this chapter shall be deemed to prevail.
Should any word, section, clause, paragraph, sentence, part
or provision of this chapter be declared invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction, such determination shall not affect the validity of
any other part hereof.
The adoption of this chapter shall not affect or impair any
act done, offense committed or right accrued or acquired or liability,
penalty, forfeiture or punishment incurred prior to the time this
chapter takes effect.
This chapter shall take effect immediately upon filing with
the New York State Secretary of State pursuant to Article 3 of the
Municipal Home Rule Law.
