§ 91. Payment of rewards for apprehension and conviction of a person or persons guilty of felony or misdemeanor. The governing board of any municipal corporation shall have power to offer, appropriate and pay rewards of not more than one thousand dollars for information which shall lead to detection, arrest and conviction of a person or persons guilty of a misdemeanor and not more than twenty-five thousand dollars for information which shall lead to the detection, arrest and conviction of a person or persons guilty of a felony or felonies; provided, however, that no police officer, peace officer, or any other law enforcement officer or official shall be entitled, directly or indirectly, to collect any such reward.

Terms Used In N.Y. General Municipal Law 91

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
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