N.Y. VAT Law § 423
This is the official text of N.Y. VAT Law § 423, 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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Peace officers and their duties
Official statutory text
§ 423. Peace officers and their duties. The officers and members of\nthe state police, any local police department and any peace officer\nacting pursuant to his special duties shall have and exercise the power\nand it shall be their duty to investigate and make arrests for\nviolations of the provisions of this chapter. They shall investigate any\ntheft of a motor vehicle or trailer, of which they receive notice or\nhave information, and arrest or cause the arrest of any person where\nreasonable grounds exist to believe that such person has stolen a motor\nvehicle or trailer, and, when necessary for such arrest, make complaint\non information before the proper court or magistrate.\n
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