New York Laws
Article 17-A - Filing of Names, Marks and Devices Used on Certain Vessels, Receptacles and Utensils
279-C - Deposits on Vessels, Receptacles or Utensils.

ยง 279-c. Deposits on vessels, receptacles or utensils. The requiring,
taking, paying or accepting of any deposit for any purpose upon any
vessel, receptacle or utensil shall not be deemed to constitute a sale
of such property, either optional or otherwise, for the purposes of this
article.