Statute · New York Navigation Law
N.Y. Nav. Law § 139-b — Defacing marks upon wrecked property
N.Y. Nav. Law § 139-b
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- New York Navigation Law
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 139-b. Defacing marks upon wrecked property. A person who defaces or obliterates the marks upon wrecked property, or in any manner disguises the appearance thereof, with intent to prevent the owner from discovering its identity, or who destroys or suppresses any invoice, bill of lading or…
Citator
N.Y. Nav. Law § 139-b — Defacing marks upon wrecked property is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 139-b. Defacing marks upon wrecked property. A person who defaces or obliterates the marks upon wrecked property, or in any manner disguises the appearance thereof, with intent to prevent the owner from discovering its identity, or who destroys or suppresses any invoice, bill of lading or other document tending to show the ownership thereof, is guilty of a misdemeanor.