New York · New York Penal Law (PEN)
N.Y. Penal Law § 265.01-A: Criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds
Felony
What this law says, in plain English
It is illegal to knowingly possess a rifle, shotgun, or firearm on school grounds or a school bus without written authorization. This offense is classified as a Class E felony.
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