New York statute
N.Y. Penal Law § 165.09 — Auto stripping in the third degree
Current through 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)
Part of Article 165: Other Offenses Relating to Theft, New York Penal Law.
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Full text of N.Y. Penal Law § 165.09
Statutory text current through the 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17). This publication reproduces the text of the Consolidated Laws of New York as provided by the New York State Senate's Open Legislation service (Legislative Bill Drafting Commission statutory text); it is not the official statutes of the State of New York.
165.09 Auto stripping in the third degree.
A person is guilty of auto stripping in the third degree when:
1. He or she removes or intentionally destroys or defaces any part of
a vehicle, other than an abandoned vehicle, as defined in subdivision
one of section one thousand two hundred twenty-four of the vehicle and
traffic law, without the permission of the owner; or
2. He or she removes or intentionally destroys or defaces any part of
an abandoned vehicle, as defined in subdivision one of section one
thousand two hundred twenty-four of the vehicle and traffic law, except
that it is a defense to such charge that such person was authorized to
do so pursuant to law or by permission of the owner.
Auto stripping in the third degree is a class A misdemeanor.
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What class of misdemeanor is auto stripping in the third degree in New York?
Auto stripping in the third degree is a Class A Misdemeanor in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 165.09.
Which New York statute covers auto stripping in the third degree?
Auto stripping in the third degree is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 165.09 (Auto stripping in the third degree).
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