NY State — NY Penal Law

§ 165.66 — Fostering the sale of stolen goods

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What is NY PL § 165.66?

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A person is guilty of fostering the sale of stolen goods when such person, for the purposes of financial gain, acting alone or in concert with another person or persons: 1. Uses any internet website, application, online marketplace, digital service, or any other platform or venue, including any physical building, publ

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§ 165.66 Fostering the sale of stolen goods

PL § 165.66

§ 165.66 Fostering the sale of stolen goods.

A person is guilty of fostering the sale of stolen goods when such person, for the purposes of financial gain, acting alone or in concert with another person or persons:

1.Uses any internet website, application, online marketplace, digital service, or any other platform or venue, including any physical building, public or private space, or location to offer for sale retail goods or merchandise which are stolen or unlawfully obtained; and

2.Knew or should have known that such retail goods or merchandise were stolen or unlawfully obtained.

Fostering the sale of stolen goods is a class A misdemeanor.

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