New York § 362 - 362Throwing substance injurious to animals in public place
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 362 — 362Throwing substance injurious to animals in public place, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 362. 362Throwing substance injurious to animals in public place
§ 362. Throwing substance injurious to animals in public place. A person who wilfully throws, drops or places, or causes to be thrown, dropped or placed upon any road, highway, street or public place, any glass, nails, pieces of metal, or other substance which might wound, disable or injure any animal is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or by both.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 362
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 362 cover?
Section 362 ("362Throwing substance injurious to animals in public place") 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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