New York § 41 - 41Violation of chapter a misdemeanor
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 41 — 41Violation of chapter a misdemeanor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41. 41Violation of chapter a misdemeanor
§ 41. Violation of chapter a misdemeanor. Except as otherwise provided by the penal law, a person who by himself or another violates any of the provisions of this chapter or of any other law the enforcement of which is within the jurisdiction of the department, is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars, nor more than two hundred dollars, or by imprisonment for not less than one month, nor more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment, for the first offense; and by not more than one year's imprisonment for the second offense.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 41
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 41 cover?
Section 41 ("41Violation of chapter a misdemeanor") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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