{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "penal", "section": "121.14", "citation": "Penal Law § 121.14", "heading": "Medical or dental purpose", "text": ["§ 121.14 Medical or dental purpose.", "For purposes of section 121.11, 121.12, 121.13 or 121.13-a of this article, it shall be an affirmative defense that the defendant performed such conduct for a valid medical or dental purpose."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/121.14", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "For charges under **§§ 121.11, 121.12, 121.13, or 121.13-a**, it is an **affirmative defense that the defendant acted for a valid medical or dental purpose**. ★", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/penal/121.14", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}