New York § 242 - 242Possession and exhibition of license certificate
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 242 — 242Possession and exhibition of license certificate, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 242. 242Possession and exhibition of license certificate
§ 242. Possession and exhibition of license certificate. The certificate of the license required by the preceding section shall be kept in the personal possession of the licensee when he is operating aircraft within this state and must be presented for inspection upon the demand of any passenger, any peace officer of this state, acting pursuant to his special duties, police officer of this state, or any official, manager or person in charge of any airport or landing field in this state upon which he shall land.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 242
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 242 cover?
Section 242 ("242Possession and exhibition of license certificate") 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.
How do I cite New York § 242?
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