{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "penal", "section": "220.50", "citation": "Penal Law § 220.50", "heading": "Criminally using drug paraphernalia in the second degree", "text": ["§ 220.50 Criminally using drug paraphernalia in the second degree.", "A person is guilty of criminally using drug paraphernalia in the second degree when he knowingly possesses or sells:", "1. Diluents, dilutants or adulterants, including but not limited to, any of the following: quinine hydrochloride, mannitol, mannite, lactose or dextrose, adapted for the dilution of narcotic drugs or stimulants under circumstances evincing an intent to use, or under circumstances evincing knowledge that some person intends to use, the same for purposes of unlawfully mixing, compounding, or otherwise preparing any narcotic drug or stimulant; or", "2. Gelatine capsules, glassine envelopes, vials, capsules or any other material suitable for the packaging of individual quantities of narcotic drugs or stimulants under circumstances evincing an intent to use, or under circumstances evincing knowledge that some person intends to use, the same for the purpose of unlawfully manufacturing, packaging or dispensing of any narcotic drug or stimulant; or", "3. Scales and balances used or designed for the purpose of weighing or measuring controlled substances, under circumstances evincing an intent to use, or under circumstances evincing knowledge that some person intends to use, the same for purpose of unlawfully manufacturing, packaging or dispensing of any narcotic drug or stimulant.", "Criminally using drug paraphernalia in the second degree is a class A misdemeanor."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/220.50", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A person commits second-degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia by knowingly possessing or selling:\n- **(1)** listed or similar diluents or adulterants adapted to dilute narcotics or stimulants, with intent or knowledge they will be used for unlawful preparation;\n- **(2)** capsules, envelopes, vials, or other individual-packaging material, with that intent or knowledge; or\n- **(3)** scales or balances used or designed to weigh controlled substances, with that intent or knowledge. ★\nThe offense is a **class A misdemeanor**.", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/penal/220.50", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}