New York § 70 - 70Cargo statement

Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 70 — 70Cargo statement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 70. 70Cargo statement

§ 70. Cargo statement. The master of any float shall furnish the corporation or its representative a true statement of the quantity and description of the lading of such float, specifying the place from which it departed and to which it is destined. Any master who refuses to comply with any provision of this section shall forfeit to the people of the state a penalty not to exceed one hundred dollars, which shall be paid into the canal fund.

Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 70

What does New York Consolidated Laws § 70 cover?

Section 70 ("70Cargo statement") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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