N.Y. Penal Law Section 145.60
Making graffiti


1.

For purposes of this section, the term “graffiti” shall mean the etching, painting, covering, drawing upon or otherwise placing of a mark upon public or private property with intent to damage such property.

2.

No person shall make graffiti of any type on any building, public or private, or any other property real or personal owned by any person, firm or corporation or any public agency or instrumentality, without the express permission of the owner or operator of said property. Making graffiti is a class A misdemeanor.

Source: Section 145.60 — Making graffiti, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PEN/145.­60 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Oct. 26, 2024).

Accessed:
Oct. 26, 2024

Last modified:
Sep. 22, 2014

§ 145.60’s source at nysenate​.gov

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