{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "penal", "section": "220.76", "citation": "Penal Law § 220.76", "heading": "Unlawful disposal of methamphetamine laboratory material", "text": ["§ 220.76 Unlawful disposal of methamphetamine laboratory material.", "A person is guilty of unlawful disposal of methamphetamine laboratory material when, knowing that such actions are in furtherance of a methamphetamine operation, he or she knowingly disposes of, or possesses with intent to dispose of, hazardous or dangerous material under circumstances that create a substantial risk to human health or safety or a substantial danger to the environment.", "Unlawful disposal of methamphetamine laboratory material is a class E felony."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/220.76", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A person who knows the conduct furthers a methamphetamine operation and **knowingly disposes of, or possesses intending to dispose of, hazardous or dangerous material in a way creating a substantial risk to human health, safety, or the environment** commits this offense, a **class E felony**. ★", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/penal/220.76", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}