2006 New York Code - Refunds.

 
    §  411. Refunds. Moneys received by the board pursuant to this article
  may within one year from the receipt thereof be refunded  to  the  party
  for  whose  account  the same were received on proof satisfactory to the
  board that:
    1. Such moneys were in excess of the amount required by law.
    2. The license for which application was made has been refused by  the
  board.
    3.  Such moneys were received as a fine and the board has after review
  reduced the amount of such fine.
    4. Upon appeal, the court reduced or remitted the fine imposed.
    Such refunds shall, upon approval by the board and after audit by  the
  comptroller,  be  paid  from any moneys in the custody of the department
  received pursuant to this article.