N.Y. Penal Law 195.11 – Harming an animal trained to aid a person with a disability in the second degree
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§ 195.11 Harming an animal trained to aid a person with a disability in
Attorney's Note
Under the New York Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 3 months | up to $500 |
the second degree.
A person is guilty of harming an animal trained to aid a person with a disability in the second degree when such person intentionally causes physical injury to such animal while it is in the performance of aiding a person with a disability, and thereby renders such animal incapable of providing such aid to such person, or to another person with a disability.
For purposes of this section and section 195.12 of this article, the term "disability" means "disability" as defined in subdivision twenty-one of § 292 of the executive law.
Harming an animal trained to aid a person with a disability in the second degree is a class B misdemeanor.