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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 40
Penal
PART 3
Specific Offenses
TITLE J
Offenses Involving Theft
ARTICLE 156
Offenses Involving Computers; Definition of Terms
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SECTION 156.05
Unauthorized use of a computer
Penal (PEN) CHAPTER 40, PART 3, TITLE J, ARTICLE 156
§ 156.05 Unauthorized use of a computer.

A person is guilty of unauthorized use of a computer when he or she
knowingly uses, causes to be used, or accesses a computer, computer
service, or computer network without authorization.

Unauthorized use of a computer is a class A misdemeanor.