Interpretation and application, of the provisions of this chapter
shall be held to be minimal requirements, adopted for the promotion
of the public health, safety, or the general welfare. Whenever the
requirements of this chapter differ with the requirements of any other
lawfully adopted rules, regulations, or law, the most restrictive,
or that imposing the higher standards shall govern.
Should any section or provisions of this chapter be decided
by the courts to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall
not affect the validity of the chapter as a whole or any part thereof
other than the part so decided to be unconstitutional or invalid.
This chapter shall take effect after filing with the New York
Secretary of State by the provision of the Municipal Home Rule Law.