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N.Y. Penal Law § 165.17: Unlawful use of credit card, debit card or public benefit card

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  1. Penal Law
  2. Part 3. Specific Offenses
  3. Title J. Offenses Involving Theft
  4. Article 165. Other Offenses Relating to Theft

§ 165.17 Unlawful use of credit card, debit card or public benefit card.

A person is guilty of unlawful use of credit card, debit card or

public benefit card when in the course of obtaining or attempting to

obtain property or a service, he uses or displays a credit card, debit

card or public benefit card which he knows to be revoked or cancelled.

Unlawful use of a credit card, debit card or public benefit card is a

class A misdemeanor.

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