N.Y. Public Health Law § 4619: Criminal penalties

§ 4619. Criminal penalties. 1. A person, partnership, corporation,

controlling person, or agent or employee thereof, who knowingly uses or

employs any act or practice in violation of this article shall be guilty

of a class A misdemeanor.

2. Nothing under this article limits the power of the state to punish

any person for any conduct which also constitutes a separate crime under

any other statute.

3. The council may refer such evidence as is available concerning

violations of this article to the appropriate district attorney who may,

with or without such reference, institute appropriate criminal

proceedings.