# N.Y. GBS Law § 74-A: Notification

> New York · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AGBS_A7_S74-A

## Section

- **Citation:** N.Y. GBS Law § 74-A
- **Heading:** Notification
- **Jurisdiction:** New York
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** New York Code / Act GBS / Article 7 / Section 74-A

## Text

§ 74-a. Notification. Prior to taking or attempting to take into\ncustody a person, a bail enforcement agent shall notify a local law\nenforcement agency having jurisdiction over the area in which the person\nis believed to be located of such bail enforcement agent's intentions.\nThe notification shall be provided on a form prescribed by the local law\nenforcement agency. Notwithstanding, the form shall include information\nincluding but not limited to name, address, local address and motor\nvehicle registration of said agent. The local law enforcement agency in\nprescribing such form may consult with the division of criminal justice\nservices. A representative of a local law enforcement agency may\naccompany a bail enforcement agent when the bail enforcement agent\nenters what is believed to be an occupied structure to search for or to\napprehend a person.\n

## Nearby sections

- [N.Y. GBS Law § 70 Private investigator license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AGBS_A7_S70.md)
- [N.Y. GBS Law § 70-A Bail enforcement agents and watch, guard or patrol agencies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AGBS_A7_S70-A.md)
- [N.Y. GBS Law § 71 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AGBS_A7_S71.md)
- [N.Y. GBS Law § 72 Application for licenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AGBS_A7_S72.md)
- [N.Y. GBS Law § 73 Enforcement of article; investigations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AGBS_A7_S73.md)
- [N.Y. GBS Law § 74 Issuance of licenses; fee; bonds](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AGBS_A7_S74.md)
- [N.Y. GBS Law § 74-A Notification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AGBS_A7_S74-A.md)
- [N.Y. GBS Law § 75 Posting and surrender of license certificate](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AGBS_A7_S75.md)
- [N.Y. GBS Law § 76 Certificate or pocket card lost or destroyed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AGBS_A7_S76.md)
- [N.Y. GBS Law § 77 Removal of bureau, agency or office](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AGBS_A7_S77.md)
- [N.Y. GBS Law § 78 Renewal of licenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AGBS_A7_S78.md)
- [N.Y. GBS Law § 78-A Surrender of licenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AGBS_A7_S78-A.md)
- [N.Y. GBS Law § 79 Hearings, notice, determinations, review](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AGBS_A7_S79.md)
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