Penal Law § 205.25 · Article 205. Escape and Other Offenses Relating to Custody
Promoting prison contraband in the first degree
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§ 205.25 Promoting prison contraband in the first degree.
A person is guilty of promoting prison contraband in the first degree when:
1. He knowingly and unlawfully introduces any dangerous contraband into a detention facility; or
2. Being a person confined in a detention facility, he knowingly and unlawfully makes, obtains or possesses any dangerous contraband.
Promoting prison contraband in the first degree is a class D felony.
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/PEN205.25
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