Statute · New York Penal Law
N.Y. Penal Law § 240.40 — Appearance in public under the influence of narcotics or a drug other than alcohol
N.Y. Penal Law § 240.40
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- Statute
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- New York Penal Law
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- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 240.40 Appearance in public under the influence of narcotics or a drug
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N.Y. Penal Law § 240.40 — Appearance in public under the influence of narcotics or a drug other than alcohol is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 240.40 Appearance in public under the influence of narcotics or a drug
other than alcohol.
A person is guilty of appearance in public under the influence of narcotics or a drug other than alcohol when he appears in a public place under the influence of narcotics or a drug other than alcohol to the degree that he may endanger himself or other persons or property, or annoy persons in his vicinity.
Appearance in public under the influence of narcotics or a drug other than alcohol is a violation.