New York Consolidated Laws, Banking Law - BNK § 668. Use of checks with certain photographs or drawings reproduced thereon prohibited

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to use any bank check in this state that has printed or embossed thereon a photograph, drawing or other reproduction of any public building of the United States or of this or any other state or of any municipality, or the shield, coat of arms, flag or other insignia of the United States or of this or any other state or municipality.  Violation of the provisions of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor.