New York § 206-A - 206-APenalty for improper use of certificates
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 206-A — 206-APenalty for improper use of certificates, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 206-A. 206-APenalty for improper use of certificates
§ 206-a. Penalty for improper use of certificates. Every police officer and firefighter who shall permit any other person to use the certificate issued to him or her as provided by the last section, or shall present or make use of the same, except while acting in the course of the performance of his or her official duties, or who shall use such certificate after the expiration of his or her term of office or his resignation or removal therefrom, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does New York Consolidated Laws § 206-A cover?
Section 206-A ("206-APenalty for improper use of certificates") 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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