Penal Law § 240.65 · Article 240. Offenses Against Public Order
Unlawful prevention of public access to records
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§ 240.65 Unlawful prevention of public access to records.
A person is guilty of unlawful prevention of public access to records when, with intent to prevent the public inspection of a record pursuant to article six of the public officers law, he willfully conceals or destroys any such record.
Unlawful prevention of public access to records is a violation.
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- Law content up to date as of October 23, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/PEN240.65
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