N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 71-2726 – Payment of rewards for aid in apprehension and conviction of persons guilty of felony or misdemeanor
§ 71-2726. Payment of rewards for aid in apprehension and conviction of
Terms Used In N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 71-2726
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
persons guilty of felony or misdemeanor.
The commissioner is authorized to offer and pay rewards of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars for information which leads to the detection, arrest and conviction of a person guilty of felony or misdemeanor pursuant to the provisions of this title; provided, however, that no police officer, as that term is defined under subdivision thirty-four of § 1.20 of the criminal procedure law, peace officer, as that term is defined in § 2.10 of the criminal procedure law, or any other authorized law enforcement officer or official shall be entitled, directly or indirectly, to collect or receive any such reward or part thereof.