N.Y. Penal Law Section 158.30
Criminal use of a public benefit card in the second degree

A person is guilty of criminal use of a public benefit card in the second degree when he or she knowingly:

1.

Loans money or otherwise provides property or services on credit, and accepts a public benefit card as collateral or security for the repayment of such loan or for the provision of such property or services;

2.

Obtains a public benefit card in exchange for a benefit; or

3.

Transfers or delivers a public benefit card to another (a) in exchange for money or a controlled substance as defined in subdivision five of section 220.00, or

(b)

for the purpose of committing an unlawful act. Criminal use of a public benefit card in the second degree is a class A misdemeanor.

Source: Section 158.30 — Criminal use of a public benefit card in the second degree, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PEN/158.­30 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Feb. 28, 2026).

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