N.Y. Canal Law § 134: Actions for penalties

§ 134. Actions for penalties. All actions for penalties and

forfeitures imposed in this chapter, or for damages, on behalf of the

state including the corporation, shall be prosecuted in the name of the

corporation, by the corporation, unless otherwise specifically provided.

All money recovered in such actions shall be accounted for and paid into

the canal fund. The imposition or recovery of any such penalty or

forfeiture shall not be a bar to recovery of any damages resulting to

the corporation or any person, because of such violation.