New York § 406 - 406Other law enforcement authority, powers and duties not affected or impaired
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 406 — 406Other law enforcement authority, powers and duties not affected or impaired, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 406. 406Other law enforcement authority, powers and duties not affected or impaired
§ 406. Other law enforcement authority, powers and duties not affected or impaired. This article shall not: (a) Preempt the authority or relieve the duty of other law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute suspected violations of law; (b) Prevent or prohibit a person from voluntarily disclosing any information concerning violations of this article, the banking law or the insurance law to any law enforcement agency; or (c) Limit any of the powers granted elsewhere in the banking law or insurance law or other laws to the superintendent or the department to investigate possible violations of law and take appropriate action.
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What does New York Consolidated Laws § 406 cover?
Section 406 ("406Other law enforcement authority, powers and duties not affected or impaired") 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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