N.Y. Penal Law § 225.15: Possession of gambling records in the second degree

§ 225.15 Possession of gambling records in the second degree.

A person is guilty of possession of gambling records in the second

degree when, with knowledge of the contents or nature thereof, he

possesses any writing, paper, instrument or article:

1. Of a kind commonly used in the operation or promotion of a

bookmaking scheme or enterprise; or

2. Of a kind commonly used in the operation, promotion or playing of a

lottery or policy scheme or enterprise; except that in any prosecution

under this subdivision, it is a defense that the writing, paper,

instrument or article possessed by the defendant constituted, reflected

or represented plays, bets or chances of the defendant himself in a

number not exceeding ten.

3. Of any paper or paper product in sheet form chemically converted to

nitrocellulose having explosive characteristics.

4. Of any water soluble paper or paper derivative in sheet form.

Possession of gambling records in the second degree is a class A

misdemeanor.