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 151.22 - When traffic is congested

In case of a delay to navigation causing a congestion of floats at any point, the floats shall take such places as shall be assigned to them by the Canal Corporation or its representative and they shall be passed through the lock or allowed to proceed along the canal in such order as in the judgment of the Canal Corporation, or its authorized representative, shall be deemed best for the interests of general navigation. In all such cases, floats must comply strictly with the directions of the Canal Corporation or its representative. Failure or refusal to comply with such directions will subject the operator of the float to a penalty not to exceed $100.