N.Y. Penal Law Section 242.05
Interference, harassment or intimidation of a service animal


A person is guilty of interference, harassment or intimidation of a service animal when he or she commits an act with intent to and which does make it impractical, dangerous or impossible for a service animal to perform its assigned responsibilities of assisting a person with a disability. Interference, harassment or intimidation of a service animal is a class B misdemeanor.

Source: Section 242.05 — Interference, harassment or intimidation of a service animal, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PEN/242.­05 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed May 4, 2024).

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May 4, 2024

Last modified:
Sep. 22, 2014

§ 242.05’s source at nysenate​.gov

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