{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "penal", "section": "240.40", "citation": "Penal Law § 240.40", "heading": "Appearance in public under the influence of narcotics or a drug other than alcohol", "text": ["§ 240.40 Appearance in public under the influence of narcotics or a drug", "other than alcohol.", "A person is guilty of appearance in public under the influence of narcotics or a drug other than alcohol when he appears in a public place under the influence of narcotics or a drug other than alcohol to the degree that he may endanger himself or other persons or property, or annoy persons in his vicinity.", "Appearance in public under the influence of narcotics or a drug other than alcohol is a violation."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/240.40", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "**Appearing in public under the influence of narcotics or another nonalcohol drug to a degree that may endanger the person, others, or property, or annoy nearby people**, is a **violation**. ★", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/penal/240.40", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}