Penal Law § 225.40 · Article 225. Gambling Offenses
Lottery offenses; no defense
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§ 225.40 Lottery offenses; no defense.
Any offense defined in this article which consists of the commission of acts relating to a lottery is no less criminal because the lottery itself is drawn or conducted without the state and is not violative of the laws of the jurisdiction in which it was so drawn or conducted.
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/PEN225.40
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