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2010 New York Code
PEN - Penal
Part 3 - SPECIFIC OFFENSES
Title N - OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER, PUBLIC SENSIBILITIES AND THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY
Article 240 - (240.00 - 240.73) OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER
240.40 - Appearance in public under the influence of narcotics or a drug other than alcohol.

§ 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.

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