Statutes > New York Statutes > PEN - Penal > Part 3 - SPECIFIC OFFENSES > Title N - OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER, PUBLIC SENSIBILITIES AND THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY > Article 240 - (240.00 - 240.73) OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER > 240.40 - Appearance in public under the influence of narcotics or a drug other than alcohol.

240.40 - Appearance in public under the influence of narcotics or a drug other than alcohol.

§ 240.40 Appearance in public under the influence of narcotics or a drug             other than alcohol.    A  person  is  guilty  of  appearance in public under the influence of  narcotics or a drug other than alcohol when he appears in a public place  under the influence of narcotics or a drug other  than  alcohol  to  the  degree  that  he  may  endanger himself or other persons or property, or  annoy persons in his vicinity.    Appearance in public under the influence of narcotics or a drug  other  than alcohol is a violation.