N.Y. Penal Law Section 140.40
Unlawful possession of radio devices

As used in this section, the term “radio device” means any device capable of receiving a wireless voice transmission on any frequency allocated for police use, or any device capable of transmitting and receiving a wireless voice transmission. A person is guilty of unlawful possession of a radio device when he possesses a radio device with the intent to use that device in the commission of robbery, burglary, larceny, gambling or a violation of any provision of article two hundred twenty of the penal law. Unlawful possession of a radio device is a class B misdemeanor.

Source: Section 140.40 — Unlawful possession of radio devices, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PEN/140.­40 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Apr. 13, 2024).

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