Penal Law § 240.40 · Article 240. Offenses Against Public Order
Appearance in public under the influence of narcotics or a drug other than alcohol
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§ 240.40 Appearance in public under the influence of narcotics or a drug other than alcohol.
A person is guilty of appearance in public under the influence of narcotics or a drug other than alcohol when he appears in a public place under the influence of narcotics or a drug other than alcohol to the degree that he may endanger himself or other persons or property, or annoy persons in his vicinity.
Appearance in public under the influence of narcotics or a drug other than alcohol is a violation.
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