Penal Law § 242.05 · Article 242. Offenses Against Service Animals and Handlers
Interference, harassment or intimidation of a service animal
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§ 242.05 Interference, harassment or intimidation of a service animal.
A person is guilty of interference, harassment or intimidation of a service animal when he or she commits an act with intent to and which does make it impractical, dangerous or impossible for a service animal to perform its assigned responsibilities of assisting a person with a disability.
Interference, harassment or intimidation of a service animal is a class B misdemeanor.
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/PEN242.05
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