Section 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.