N.Y. Banking Law § 484: Penalty for use of term "credit union"

§ 484. Penalty for use of term "credit union". The use by any person,

partnership, association or corporation, other than those authorized as

provided in this article, or by any federal law, and other than any

statewide association of credit unions operating in this state, of any

name or title which contains the two words "credit" and "union" shall be

a misdemeanor.