N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 71-0917: Presumptions from possession

§ 71-0917. Presumptions from possession.

1. Possession of any fish, shell-fish, crustacea or game, or parts

thereof, at a time when there is no open season anywhere in the state

for the species possessed, shall be presumptive evidence that it was

taken unlawfully.

2. Possession of any fish, shell-fish, crustacea, wildlife or

protected insect shall be presumptive evidence that it was taken by the

possessor.