N.Y. Penal Law § 145.60: Making graffiti

§ 145.60 Making graffiti.

1. For purposes of this section, the term "graffiti" shall mean the

etching, painting, covering, drawing upon or otherwise placing of a mark

upon public or private property with intent to damage such property.

2. No person shall make graffiti of any type on any building, public

or private, or any other property real or personal owned by any person,

firm or corporation or any public agency or instrumentality, without the

express permission of the owner or operator of said property.

Making graffiti is a class A misdemeanor.