N.Y. Executive Law § 144-a: Eligible professions for the purchase, sale, and use of body armor

§ 144-a. Eligible professions for the purchase, sale, and use of body

armor. The secretary of state in consultation with the division of

criminal justice services, the division of homeland security and

emergency services, the department of corrections and community

supervision, the division of the state police, and the office of general

services shall promulgate rules and regulations to establish criteria

for eligible professions requiring the use of body armor, as such term

is defined in subdivision two of section 270.20 of the penal law. Such

professions shall include those in which the duties may expose the

individual to serious physical injury that may be prevented or mitigated

by the wearing of body armor. Such rules and regulations shall also

include a process by which an individual or entity may request that the

profession in which they engage be added to the list of eligible

professions, a process by which the department shall approve such

professions, and a process by which individuals and entities may present

proof of engagement in eligible professions when purchasing body armor.