Statute · New York Penal Law
N.Y. Penal Law § 165.09 — Auto stripping in the third degree
N.Y. Penal Law § 165.09
- Type
- Statute
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- New York Penal Law
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- New York
- Current through
- Nov 4, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 165.09 Auto stripping in the third degree.
Citator
N.Y. Penal Law § 165.09 — Auto stripping in the third degree is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 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 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 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.