New York § 284 - 284Penalty for violation of preceding sections

Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 284 — 284Penalty for violation of preceding sections, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 284. 284Penalty for violation of preceding sections

§ 284. Penalty for violation of preceding sections. In case any person shall neglect or refuse to comply with the provisions of the preceding sections of this article, he shall forfeit the sum of five dollars for each and every trunk, box or bundle of baggage so neglected as above specified, to the benefit of any person who shall sue for the same, in his own name, in an action of debt in any court having cognizance thereof.

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