N.Y. Penal Law Section 165.09
Auto stripping in the third degree


A person is guilty of auto stripping in the third degree when:

1.

He or she removes or intentionally destroys or defaces any part of a vehicle, other than an abandoned vehicle, as defined in subdivision one of Vehicle & Traffic Law § 1224 (Abandoned vehicles)section one thousand two hundred twenty-four of the vehicle and traffic law, without the permission of the owner; or

2.

He or she removes or intentionally destroys or defaces any part of an abandoned vehicle, as defined in subdivision one of Vehicle & Traffic Law § 1224 (Abandoned vehicles)section one thousand two hundred twenty-four of the vehicle and traffic law, except that it is a defense to such charge that such person was authorized to do so pursuant to law or by permission of the owner. Auto stripping in the third degree is a class A misdemeanor.

Source: Section 165.09 — Auto stripping in the third degree, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PEN/165.­09 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Apr. 27, 2024).

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Apr. 27, 2024

Last modified:
Sep. 22, 2014

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