44 - When applied.

§  44.  When  applied. The provisions of this chapter shall not affect  any proceeding or appropriation now pending for the acquisition  of  any  property  for the purposes of the canal system of the state of New York,  and  any  such  proceeding  or  appropriation  shall  be  continued   to  termination  pursuant  to  the  statute  under  which such proceeding or  appropriation was instituted.