New York State Law

(as of 08/17/2018)

 

Hazing in the first degree - New York State Penal Law Section 120.16

Penal (PEN ) CHAPTER 40, PART 3, TITLE H, ARTICLE 120

A person is guilty of hazing in the first degree when, in the course of another person’s initiation into or affiliation with any organization, he/she intentionally or recklessly engages in conduct, including, but not limited to, making physical contact with or requiring physical activity or such other person, which creates a substantail risk of physical injury to such other person or a third person and thereby causes such injury. 

Hazing in the first degree is a Class A Misdemeanor.

 

Hazing in the second degree - New York State Penal Law Section 120.17

Penal (PEN) CHAPTER 40, PART 3, TITLE H, ARTICLE 120

A person is guilty of hazing in the second degree when, in the course of another person’s initiation or affiliation with any organization, he/she intentionally or recklessly engages in conduct, including but not limited to, making physical contact with or requiring physical activity of such other person, which creates a sustantial risk to physical injury to such other person or a third person. 

Hazing in the second degree is a violation.