2006 New York Code - Sinking Ships; Placing At Wharf Property Prohibited.

 
    § 22-108 Sinking ships; placing at wharf property prohibited. It shall
  be  unlawful to place any vessel, craft or structure which is sinking or
  is in such condition that there is danger of it sinking or stranding, at
  any wharf property. Violation of this section  shall  be  a  misdemeanor
  punishable  by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars and not less
  than ten dollars, or by imprisonment for not more than  six  months  and
  not  less  than  ten days, or by both, on complaint of the commissioner.
  One-half of any such fine shall be paid to the person or persons  giving
  information  which  shall lead to the conviction of any person violating
  this section.