N.Y. Navigation Law Section 139-B
Defacing marks upon wrecked property


A person who defaces or obliterates the marks upon wrecked property, or in any manner disguises the appearance thereof, with intent to prevent the owner from discovering its identity, or who destroys or suppresses any invoice, bill of lading or other document tending to show the ownership thereof, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

Source: Section 139-B — Defacing marks upon wrecked property, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/NAV/139-B (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed May 11, 2024).

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May 11, 2024

Last modified:
Sep. 22, 2014

§ 139-B’s source at nysenate​.gov

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