N.Y. Banking Law § 1: Short title

§ 1. Short title. This chapter, together with amendments thereof,

shall be known as the "banking law", and shall be applicable to all

corporations, partnerships and individuals defined in the next section

and to such other corporations, unincorporated associations,

partnerships and individuals as shall subject themselves to special

provisions thereof, or who shall, by violating any of its provisions,

become subject to the penalties provided therein.