New York · New York Penal Law (PEN)
N.Y. Penal Law § 165.17: Unlawful use of credit card, debit card or public benefit card
What this law says, in plain English
A person commits unlawful use of a credit card, debit card, or public benefit card when obtaining property or services using a card known to be revoked or cancelled. This offense is classified as a class A misdemeanor.
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