NY State — NY Penal Law

§ 120.01 — Reckless assault of a child by a child day care provider

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What is NY PL § 120.01?

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A person is guilty of reckless assault of a child when, being a child day care provider or an employee thereof, he or she recklessly causes serious physical injury to a child under the care of such provider or employee who is less than eleven years of age. Reckless assault of a child by a child day care provider is a c

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§ 120.01 Reckless assault of a child by a child day care provider

PL § 120.01

§ 120.01 Reckless assault of a child by a child day care provider.

A person is guilty of reckless assault of a child when, being a child day care provider or an employee thereof, he or she recklessly causes serious physical injury to a child under the care of such provider or employee who is less than eleven years of age.

Reckless assault of a child by a child day care provider is a class E felony.

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