N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 784/51 § 100: Definitions

§ 100. Definitions. As used in this article the following terms shall

mean and include:

1. "Exempt person." A member of a municipal or volunteer agency or a

member of the armed forces and military services acting within the scope

and in the proper performance of his duties as such; a clergyman or a

member of a religious order while engaged in duties for a recognized

church or religious organization; and such other class of persons as may

be exempted by regulation of the commission or the council.

2. "Person duly authorized." A member of a municipal or volunteer

agency wearing or displaying a distinguishing brassard or other insignia

indicative of authority.

3. "Peace officer." An officer mentioned in subdivision thirty-three

of section 1.20 of the criminal procedure law and such other officers

duly authorized pursuant to this act to act as peace officers during

attack or drill.

4. "Infraction." A violation of any law or duly promulgated regulation

or order (a) which is expressly declared to be an infraction by this

act, or (b) which is not expressly declared by this act to be either a

misdemeanor or an infraction but where a penalty or other punishment is

prescribed by this act. An infraction is not a crime and the penalty or

punishment imposed therefor shall not be deemed for any purpose a penal

or criminal penalty or punishment, and shall not impose any disability

upon or affect or impair the credibility as a witness, or otherwise, of

any person convicted thereof.