N.Y. GMU Law § 206-A
This is the official text of N.Y. GMU Law § 206-A, part of New York’s GMU Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "GMU Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Penalty for improper use of certificates
Official statutory text
§ 206-a. Penalty for improper use of certificates. Every police\nofficer and firefighter who shall permit any other person to use the\ncertificate issued to him or her as provided by the last section, or\nshall present or make use of the same, except while acting in the course\nof the performance of his or her official duties, or who shall use such\ncertificate after the expiration of his or her term of office or his\nresignation or removal therefrom, shall be deemed guilty of a\nmisdemeanor.\n
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