New York Consolidated Laws, Navigation Law - NAV § 139-c. Officer unlawfully detaining wrecked property

An officer, whose duties pertain in any way to wrecked property, who, without authority of law, detains such property or proceeds thereof, after the salvage and expenses chargeable thereon have been paid or offered to him, or who is guilty of any fraud in the discharge of such duties, is guilty of a misdemeanor.