2006 New York Code - Definitions.

 
    §  20-298  Definitions.  Whenever  used  in  this subchapter, the term
  "locksmith" shall mean a person dealing in the mechanical  actions,  and
  the correct operations of all locks, key or keyless, or similar devices,
  and  whose  trade  or  occupation  is  repairing, servicing, installing,
  inspecting, opening and closing such locks by  mechanical  means,  other
  than  with  the  regular  key  made  for  the purpose, without altering,
  marring or destroying the original condition or  effectiveness  of  such
  locks  or  similar  devices  in  any  shape  or  manner,  or  a maker or
  manufacturer of locks, pressure keys, skeleton keys, pass keys, jigs, or
  any other mechanical device to aid a locksmith in the plying of  his  or
  her trade.