N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 Law § 100

Current through 2024 NY Law Chapter 553

Section 100 - Definitions

As used in this article the following terms shall mean and include:

1."Exempt person." A member of a municipal or volunteer agency or a member of the armed forces and military services acting within the scope and in the proper performance of his duties as such; a clergyman or a member of a religious order while engaged in duties for a recognized church or religious organization; and such other class of persons as may be exempted by regulation of the commission or the council.

2."Person duly authorized." A member of a municipal or volunteer agency wearing or displaying a distinguishing brassard or other insignia indicative of authority.

3."Peace officer." An officer mentioned in subdivision thirty-three of section 1.20 of the criminal procedure law and such other officers duly authorized pursuant to this act to act as peace officers during attack or drill.

4."Infraction." A violation of any law or duly promulgated regulation or order (a) which is expressly declared to be an infraction by this act, or (b) which is not expressly declared by this act to be either a misdemeanor or an infraction but where a penalty or other punishment is prescribed by this act. An infraction is not a crime and the penalty or punishment imposed therefor shall not be deemed for any purpose a penal or criminal penalty or punishment, and shall not impose any disability upon or affect or impair the credibility as a witness, or otherwise, of any person convicted thereof.

N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 Law § 100