New York statute
N.Y. Penal Law § 165.66 — Fostering the sale of stolen goods
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 § 165.66
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.
165.66 Fostering the sale of stolen goods.
A person is guilty of fostering the sale of stolen goods when such
person, for the purposes of financial gain, acting alone or in concert
with another person or persons:
1. Uses any internet website, application, online marketplace, digital
service, or any other platform or venue, including any physical
building, public or private space, or location to offer for sale retail
goods or merchandise which are stolen or unlawfully obtained; and
2. Knew or should have known that such retail goods or merchandise
were stolen or unlawfully obtained.
Fostering the sale of stolen goods is a class A misdemeanor.
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What class of misdemeanor is fostering the sale of stolen goods in New York?
Fostering the sale of stolen goods is a Class A Misdemeanor in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 165.66.
Which New York statute covers fostering the sale of stolen goods?
Fostering the sale of stolen goods is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 165.66 (Fostering the sale of stolen goods).
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