The New York State Legislature has enacted a new amended tax
exemption for veterans of the Cold War who served for more than one
year on active duty in the United States Armed Forces between September
2, 1945, and December 26, 1991. The purpose of this legislation is
to provide the benefit allowable under the state law to veterans of
the Cold War. These limits are granted pursuant to § 458-b
of the New York State Real Property Tax Law.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
COLD WAR VETERAN
A person, male or female, who served on active duty for a
period of more than 365 days in the United States Armed Forces, during
the time period from September 2, 1945, to December 26, 1991, and
was discharged or released therefrom under honorable conditions.
This article shall take effect immediately upon filing in the
Office of the New York Secretary of State.