Penal Law § 195.06 · Article 195. Official Misconduct and Obstruction of Public Servants Generally
Killing or injuring a police animal
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§ 195.06 Killing or injuring a police animal.
A person is guilty of killing or injuring a police animal when such person intentionally kills or injures any animal while such animal is in the performance of its duties and under the supervision of a police or peace officer.
Killing or injuring a police animal is a class A misdemeanor.
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