N.Y. Banking Law § 669

§ 669. Unauthorized use of the term "bank" or "trust company." Any\nperson not authorized by the superintendent of financial services, who:\n 1. Uses an office sign at the place where his business is transacted,\nhaving thereon any artificial or corporate name, or other words\nindicating that such place or office is the place or office of a bank or\ntrust company; or,\n 2. Uses or circulates any letter-heads, bill-heads, blank notes, blank\nreceipts, certificates, circulars or any written or printed paper\nwhatever, having thereon any artificial or corporate name, or other word\nor words indicating that such business is the business of a bank or\ntrust company.\n Is guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, that nothing in this\nsection shall be deemed to prevent a bank holding company from using any\ncorporate name it is duly authorized to use under subdivision (b) of\nsection three hundred two of the business corporation law.\n