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Voucher in New York Criminal Law

Current through 2026 New York legislative session

In New York criminal law, “Voucher” 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 “Voucher” mean in New York criminal law?

"Voucher" means an instrument of value generated by a video lottery terminal representing a monetary amount and/or play value owed to a customer at a specific video lottery terminal based on video lottery gaming winnings and/or amounts not wagered. (N.Y. Penal Law § 225.00)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.