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Penal Law § 145.25 · Article 145. Criminal Mischief and Related Offenses

Reckless endangerment of property

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§ 145.25 Reckless endangerment of property.

A person is guilty of reckless endangerment of property when he recklessly engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of damage to the property of another person in an amount exceeding two hundred fifty dollars.

Reckless endangerment of property is a class B misdemeanor.

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Law content up to date as of October 23, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/PEN145.25
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