New York statute
N.Y. Penal Law § 220.50 — Criminally using drug paraphernalia in the second degree
Current through 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)
Part of Article 220: Controlled Substances Offenses, New York Penal Law.
Full text of N.Y. Penal Law § 220.50
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.
220.50 Criminally using drug paraphernalia in the second degree.
A person is guilty of criminally using drug paraphernalia in the
second degree when he knowingly possesses or sells:
1. Diluents, dilutants or adulterants, including but not limited to,
any of the following: quinine hydrochloride, mannitol, mannite, lactose
or dextrose, adapted for the dilution of narcotic drugs or stimulants
under circumstances evincing an intent to use, or under circumstances
evincing knowledge that some person intends to use, the same for
purposes of unlawfully mixing, compounding, or otherwise preparing any
narcotic drug or stimulant; or
2. Gelatine capsules, glassine envelopes, vials, capsules or any other
material suitable for the packaging of individual quantities of narcotic
drugs or stimulants under circumstances evincing an intent to use, or
under circumstances evincing knowledge that some person intends to use,
the same for the purpose of unlawfully manufacturing, packaging or
dispensing of any narcotic drug or stimulant; or
3. Scales and balances used or designed for the purpose of weighing or
measuring controlled substances, under circumstances evincing an intent
to use, or under circumstances evincing knowledge that some person
intends to use, the same for purpose of unlawfully manufacturing,
packaging or dispensing of any narcotic drug or stimulant.
Criminally using drug paraphernalia in the second degree is a class A
misdemeanor.
Official sources
Legal terms used in this section
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.