New York legal term
Access device in New York Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New York legislative session
In New York criminal law, “Access device” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the New York criminal code.
What does “Access device” mean in New York criminal law?
"Access device" means any telephone calling card number, credit card number, account number, mobile identification number, electronic serial number or personal identification number that can be used to obtain telephone service. 8. (N.Y. Penal Law § 155.00)
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