New York legal term
Electronic communication service in New York Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New York legislative session
In New York criminal law, “Electronic communication service” 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 “Electronic communication service” mean in New York criminal law?
"Electronic communication service" means any service which provides to users thereof the ability to send or receive wire or electronic communications. 8. (N.Y. Penal Law § 250.00)
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