Laws of New York (Last Updated: November 21, 2014) |
PEN Penal |
Part THREE. SPECIFIC OFFENSES |
Title N. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER, PUBLIC SENSIBILITIES AND THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY |
Article 242. OFFENSES AGAINST SERVICE ANIMALS AND HANDLERS |
Section 242.05. Interference, harassment or intimidation of a service animal
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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.