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N.Y. Penal Law § 240.45 — Criminal nuisance in the second degree
N.Y. Penal Law § 240.45
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- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 240.45 Criminal nuisance in the second degree.
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N.Y. Penal Law § 240.45 — Criminal nuisance in the second degree is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 240.45 Criminal nuisance in the second degree.
A person is guilty of criminal nuisance in the second degree when:
1. By conduct either unlawful in itself or unreasonable under all the circumstances, he knowingly or recklessly creates or maintains a condition which endangers the safety or health of a considerable number of persons; or
2. He knowingly conducts or maintains any premises, place or resort where persons gather for purposes of engaging in unlawful conduct.
Criminal nuisance in the second degree is a class B misdemeanor.