Penal Law § 165.09 · Article 165. Other Offenses Relating to Theft
Auto stripping in the third degree
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§ 165.09 Auto stripping in the third degree.
A person is guilty of auto stripping in the third degree when:
1. He or she removes or intentionally destroys or defaces any part of a vehicle, other than an abandoned vehicle, as defined in subdivision one of section one thousand two hundred twenty-four of the vehicle and traffic law, without the permission of the owner; or
2. He or she removes or intentionally destroys or defaces any part of an abandoned vehicle, as defined in subdivision one of section one thousand two hundred twenty-four of the vehicle and traffic law, except that it is a defense to such charge that such person was authorized to do so pursuant to law or by permission of the owner.
Auto stripping in the third degree is a class A misdemeanor.
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