N.Y. Penal Law Section 200.55
Impairing the integrity of a government licensing examination

A person is guilty of impairing the integrity of a government licensing examination when, with intent to obtain a benefit for himself or herself, or for another person, he or she:

1.

Wrongfully alters or changes an applicant’s grade on a government licensing examination; or

2.

Causes any false or inaccurate grade to be entered into a government licensing registry; or

3.

Provides answers, with an intent to wrongfully benefit another, to current questions on a pending government licensing examination; or

4.

Wrongfully provides a copy of a current test used to determine competence in a licensed profession, trade, craft or other vocation. Impairing the integrity of a government licensing examination is a class D felony.

Source: Section 200.55 — Impairing the integrity of a government licensing examination, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PEN/200.­55 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Dec. 13, 2025).

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