A New York Petition for Advisory Opinion is a legal document filed with the New York State Board of Elections that requests a non-binding advisory opinion on a particular issue. The petitioner, typically a political candidate or political committee, presents a question or issue to the Board and requests the Board’s opinion on the matter. The Board then reviews the petition and renders an opinion. There are two types of New York Petition for Advisory Opinion: (1) General Advisory Opinion and (2) Specific Advisory Opinion. A General Advisory Opinion is a broad opinion that addresses a general question or principle of law. A Specific Advisory Opinion is a more specific opinion that addresses a particular set of facts or a particular issue.