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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 40
Penal
PART 3
Specific Offenses
TITLE N
Offenses Against Public Order, Public Sensibilities and the Right to Privacy
ARTICLE 240
Offenses Against Public Order
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SECTION 240.40
Appearance in public under the influence of narcotics or a drug other than alcohol
Penal (PEN) CHAPTER 40, PART 3, TITLE N, ARTICLE 240
§ 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.