NYC Administrative Code

§ 10-103 — Use of devices to decode coded police transmission via radio or television prohibited.

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What is NYC AC § 10-103?

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This section prohibits the use of devices to unscramble or decode coded police transmissions via radio or television without a permit from the police commissioner. Violations of this statute are classified as a misdemeanor. Applies to individuals in New York City attempting to decode police broadcasts.

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§ 10-103 Use of devices to decode coded police transmission via radio or television prohibited.

AC § 10-103

a. It shall be unlawful in the city of New York for any person to unscramble or decode or possess or use any instrument or article capable of unscrambling or decoding, scrambled or coded police broadcasts by radio or television, unless such person is duly authorized to do so by permit issued by the police commissioner of the city of New York. b. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.

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