N.Y. Canal Law § 112: Exemption of canal officers from arrest in civil actions

§ 112. Exemption of canal officers from arrest in civil actions.

Neither the corporation, nor any officer or responsible employee in the

corporation in charge of canal structures or forces thereof, or other

public officer employed upon or in charge of the canal system or part

thereof shall be liable to arrest or to be held to bail in any civil

action for any act done or omitted to be done by it in the exercise of

its official duties, nor be subject to military duty while actually

engaged in their respective employments upon the canal system while the

same is navigable.