N.Y. General Business Law Section 142
Unlawful possession or use of an identification card issued by United Nations

It shall be unlawful for any person to possess or use an identification card issued to another person by the United Nations. Any person finding or otherwise coming into possession of the identification card of another person shall forthwith surrender the same to the official in command at the headquarters of the United Nations or to any police officer or peace officer of the state. Any person who wilfully violates any provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable upon conviction by a fine of not more than fifty dollars or by imprisonment of not more than ten days, or both.

Source: Section 142 — Unlawful possession or use of an identification card issued by United Nations, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/GBS/142 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Oct. 26, 2024).

130
Filing of certificates by persons conducting business under assumed name or as partners 131
Ownership of merchandise establishments and services to be publicly revealed and displayed 132
Fictitious copartnership names 133
Use of name or address with intent to deceive 134
Fraudulent use of the name or title of secret fraternity 135
Unlawful use of name of benevolent, humane or charitable corporation 136
Exhibition or display of the flag 137
Unauthorized wearing or use of badge, name or insignia of certain orders and societies 138
Use of certain governmental, military or naval names 140
Wearing industry badges, or other insignia of identification by unauthorized persons 141
Unlawful use of the name United Nations 142
Unlawful possession or use of an identification card issued by United Nations 143
False identification documents

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Oct. 26, 2024

Last modified:
Sep. 22, 2014

§ 142’s source at nysenate.gov

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Original Source: Section 142 — Unlawful possession or use of an identification card issued by United Nations, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/GBS/142 (last accessed Aug. 20, 2023).

N.Y. General Business Law Section 142 Unlawful possession or use of an identification card issued by United Nations

N.Y. General Business Law Section 142
Unlawful possession or use of an identification card issued by United Nations