N.Y. VAT Law § 1157
This is the official text of N.Y. VAT Law § 1157, part of New York’s VAT Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "VAT Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Pedestrians soliciting rides, or business
Official statutory text
§ 1157. Pedestrians soliciting rides, or business. (a) No person\nshall stand in a roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride, or to\nsolicit from or sell to an occupant of any vehicle.\n (b) No person shall stand on or in proximity to a street or highway\nfor the purpose of soliciting the watching or guarding of any vehicle\nwhile parked or about to be parked on a street or highway.\n (c) No person shall occupy any part of a state highway, except in a\ncity or village, in any manner for the purpose of selling or soliciting.\n
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