N.Y. BNK Law § 668
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Use of checks with certain photographs or drawings reproduced thereon prohibited
Official statutory text
§ 668. Use of checks with certain photographs or drawings reproduced\nthereon prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or\ncorporation to use any bank check in this state that has printed or\nembossed thereon a photograph, drawing or other reproduction of any\npublic building of the United States or of this or any other state or of\nany municipality, or the shield, coat of arms, flag or other insignia of\nthe United States or of this or any other state or municipality.\nViolation of the provisions of this section shall constitute a\nmisdemeanor.\n
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