New York legal term
Department in New York Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New York legislative session
In New York criminal law, “Department” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the New York criminal code.
What does “Department” mean in New York criminal law?
"Department" means the department of health of the state of New York. 8. (N.Y. Public Health Law § 3302)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Unlawful purchase of body armor
- Unlawfully dealing with fireworks and dangerous fireworks
- Absconding from a community treatment facility
- Aggravated harassment of an employee by an incarcerated individual
- Assault in the second degree
- Criminal impersonation in the first degree
- Criminal impersonation in the second degree
- Criminal possession of a firearm, rifle or shotgun in a sensitive location
- Criminal sale of a police uniform
- Directing a laser at an aircraft in the second degree
- Falsely reporting an incident in the first degree
- Installation and operation of ignition interlock devices
Related terms in the same statutes
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