New York § 120.17 Hazing in the second degree

New York Statutes

§ 120.17 — Hazing in the second degree

New York § 120.17

JurisdictionNew York

Law PENPenal

Title HOffenses Against the Person Involving Physical Injury, Sexual Conduct, Restraint and Intimidation

Part 3Specific Offenses

Art. 120Assault and Related Offenses

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Bluebook

N.Y. Penal § 120.17 (2026).

Text

§ 120.17 Hazing in the second degree.\n  A person is guilty of hazing in the second degree when, in the course\nof another person's initiation or affiliation with any organization, he\nintentionally or recklessly engages in conduct, including, but not\nlimited to, making physical contact with or requiring physical activity\nof such other person, which creates a substantial risk of physical\ninjury to such other person or a third person.\n  Hazing in the second degree is a violation.\n

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§ 120.17 Hazing in the second degree.\n A person is guilty of hazing in the second degree when, in the course\nof another person's initiation or affiliation with any organization, he\nintentionally or recklessly engages in conduct, including, but not\nlimited to, making physical contact with or requiring physical activity\nof such other person, which creates a substantial risk of physical\ninjury to such other person or a third person.\n Hazing in the second degree is a violation.\n