New York Laws
Article 11 - Department of Public Welfare
173 - City Owner of Supplies.

ยง 173. City owner of supplies. The city shall continue to be the owner
of supplies furnished to any poor person or applicant for relief until
the same are consumed. If any person to whom the same shall be furnished
shall sell or exchange the same for money or intoxicating liquors or in
any way dispose of the same other than in the manner directed, such
conduct shall be deemed a misdemeanor.