New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 21 - Miscellaneous
Chapter III - New York State Thruway Authority
Subchapter D - Canal System
Part 151 - Navigational Rules
Section 151.2 - Floats in bad condition

The Canal Corporation may prohibit from entering the canals any float which, in the opinion of the Canal Corporation or its representative, is in such condition that it may jeopardize canal structures, or is likely to become a source of damage or delay to navigation. If such a float is already in the canal, it shall be prohibited from proceeding. If the operator of the float refuses or fails to obey such prohibition, such operator and the owner shall be subject to a penalty of not to exceed $100 and may have privileges to utilize the canal system suspended.