§ 4219. Arresting or attaching a dead body of a human being. A person who arrests or attaches the dead body of a human being upon any debt or demand whatever, or detains or claims to detain it for any debt or demand, or upon any pretended lien or charge, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

Terms Used In N.Y. Public Health Law 4219

  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.