# N.Y. ENV Law § 71-0917: Presumptions from possession

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AENV_A71_T9_S71-0917

## Section

- **Citation:** N.Y. ENV Law § 71-0917
- **Heading:** Presumptions from possession
- **Jurisdiction:** New York
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** New York Code / Act ENV / Article 71 / Title 9 / Section 71-0917

## Text

§ 71-0917. Presumptions from possession.\n 1. Possession of any fish, shell-fish, crustacea or game, or parts\nthereof, at a time when there is no open season anywhere in the state\nfor the species possessed, shall be presumptive evidence that it was\ntaken unlawfully.\n 2. Possession of any fish, shell-fish, crustacea, wildlife or\nprotected insect shall be presumptive evidence that it was taken by the\npossessor.\n

## Nearby sections

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- [N.Y. ENV Law § 71-0907 Powers and duties of enforcement officers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AENV_A71_T9_S71-0907.md)
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