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Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to unlawful possession of a boxcutter
Purpose/summary of provisions
To criminalize the possession of boxcutters and the disposition of boxcutters to children under the age of 16 years. Subdivision 1 defines "boxcutter" as any hand held knife or razor instrument commonly employed for opening cardboard cartons. Subdivision 2 amends Penal Law Section 265.01 (2) to add boxcutter to the list of dangerous implements, the possession of which constitute a Class A misdemeanor if possessed with the intent to use unlawfully against another. Subdivision 3 amends Penal Law, Section 265.05 to add boxcutter to the list of dangerous implements, the possession of which by a person under 16 years of age shall result in an adjudication of juvenile delinquency. By reference in Penal Law, Section 255.10(5), anyone who disposes of a boxcutter to a person under the age of 16 years is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
Existing law
It presently is a Class A misdemeanor for a person to possess a razor with the intent of using it unlawfully against another. This bill would expressly outlaw the possession of a boxcutter, a razor-type instrument, with intent to use the same against another unlawfully.
Justification
Recently the New York City Chancellor of Education noted that boxcutters are the weapons of choice in New York City schools because of the ease with which they may be obtained and concealed. A boxcutter is as deadly as a straight razor when employed against another person and can cause permanent physical injury and disfigurement.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
First of November next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
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