The commissioner of general services shall have power, in his discretion, from time to time to grant and convey to the corporation, upon such terms and conditions including consideration as the commissioner of general services may fix and determine, unappropriated state lands, lands under water, abandoned canal lands and salt springs lands which the corporation shall certify to be necessary or convenient for its corporate purposes. Certification shall be evidenced by a formal request from the President of the corporation.
N.Y. Urban Development Corporation Act § 13-a