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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 156.25
Computer tampering in the third degree
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SECTION 156.20
Computer tampering in the fourth degree
Penal (PEN) CHAPTER 40, PART 3, TITLE J, ARTICLE 156
§ 156.20 Computer tampering in the fourth degree.

A person is guilty of computer tampering in the fourth degree when he
or she uses, causes to be used, or accesses a computer, computer
service, or computer network without authorization and he or she
intentionally alters in any manner or destroys computer data or a
computer program of another person.

Computer tampering in the fourth degree is a class A misdemeanor.