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N.Y. Penal Law § 240.40: Appearance in public under the influence of narcotics or a drug other than alcohol
Where this section sits in the code
- Penal Law
- Part 3. Specific Offenses
- Title N. Offenses Against Public Order, Public Sensibilities and the Right to Privacy
- Article 240. Offenses Against Public Order
§ 240.40 Appearance in public under the influence of narcotics or a drug
other than alcohol.
A person is guilty of appearance in public under the influence of
narcotics or a drug other than alcohol when he appears in a public place
under the influence of narcotics or a drug other than alcohol to the
degree that he may endanger himself or other persons or property, or
annoy persons in his vicinity.
Appearance in public under the influence of narcotics or a drug other
than alcohol is a violation.
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