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Vehicle and Traffic Law § 2256 · Article 48. Registration of Vessels

Suspension and revocation of registrations; offenses; penalties

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§ 2256. Suspension and revocation of registrations; offenses; penalties. 1. The commissioner may suspend any registration pursuant to this article for violation of this article or a violation of the navigation law upon the recommendation of the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation by the holder thereof. Such suspension or revocation shall be ordered only after a hearing, unless waived. However, the commissioner may temporarily suspend a registration pending a hearing.

2. Any person who violates any provisions of this article or regulation adopted pursuant thereto shall be guilty of a violation punishable as provided in the penal law except the maximum fine may not exceed one hundred dollars.

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Law content up to date as of October 30, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/VAT2256
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