N.Y. Penal Law Section 178.10
Criminal diversion of prescription medications and prescriptions in the fourth degree

A person is guilty of criminal diversion of prescription medications and prescriptions in the fourth degree when he or she commits a criminal diversion act. Criminal diversion of prescription medications and prescriptions in the fourth degree is a class A misdemeanor.

Source: Section 178.10 — Criminal diversion of prescription medications and prescriptions in the fourth degree, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PEN/178.­10 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Dec. 6, 2025).

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