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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A person is guilty of unlawful use of credit card, debit card or public benefit card when in the course of obtaining or attempting to obtain property or a service, he uses or displays a credit card, debit card or public benefit card which he knows to be revoked or cancelled.
Unlawful use of a credit card, debit card or public benefit card is a class A misdemeanor.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Penal Law - PEN § 165.17 Unlawful use of credit card, debit card or public benefit card - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/penal-law/pen-sect-165-17/
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