ECL 71-0705 · Title 7. Enforcement of Article 9
Enforcement
Text — Law content up to date as of October 30, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
§ 71-0705. Enforcement.
1. All police officers and peace officers, when acting pursuant to their special duties, shall have the power to arrest without warrant any person committing an offense under the provisions of article 9 and may take such persons immediately before a magistrate having jurisdiction for trial, and exercise such other powers of peace officers as may be necessary for the enforcement of the provisions of article 9. No employees, police officers or peace officers shall compromise or settle any violation of article 9 without the order of the department.
2. In lieu of arrests, such persons designated pursuant hereto may issue appearance tickets as provided for in article one hundred fifty of the criminal procedure law to persons committing an offense other than a felony under the provisions of this article.
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