N.Y. Penal Law § 150.00: Arson; definitions

§ 150.00 Arson; definitions.

As used in this article, 1. "Building", in addition to its ordinary

meaning, includes any structure, vehicle or watercraft used for

overnight lodging of persons, or used by persons for carrying on

business therein. Where a building consists of two or more units

separately secured or occupied, each unit shall not be deemed a separate

building.

2. "Motor vehicle", includes every vehicle operated or driven upon a

public highway which is propelled by any power other than muscular

power, except (a) electrically-driven invalid chairs being operated or

driven by an invalid, (b) vehicles which run only upon rails or tracks,

and (c) snowmobiles as defined in article forty-seven of the vehicle and

traffic law.