A person is guilty of fortune telling when, for a fee or compensation
which he directly or indirectly solicits or receives, he claims or
pretends to tell fortunes, or holds himself out as being able, by
claimed or pretended use of occult powers, to answer questions or give
advice on personal matters or to exorcise, influence or affect evil
spirits or curses; except that this section does not apply to a person
who engages in the aforedescribed conduct as part of a show or
exhibition solely for the purpose of entertainment or amusement.
Fortune telling is a class B misdemeanor.
Structure New York Laws
Title J - Offenses Involving Theft
Article 165 - Other Offenses Relating to Theft
165.00 - Misapplication of Property.
165.05 - Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle in the Third Degree.
165.06 - Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle in the Second Degree.
165.07 - Unlawful Use of Secret Scientific Material.
165.08 - Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle in the First Degree.
165.09 - Auto Stripping in the Third Degree.
165.10 - Auto Stripping in the Second Degree.
165.11 - Auto Stripping in the First Degree.
165.16 - Unauthorized Sale of Certain Transportation Services.
165.17 - Unlawful Use of Credit Card, Debit Card or Public Benefit Card.
165.20 - Fraudulently Obtaining a Signature.
165.30 - Fraudulent Accosting.
165.40 - Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fifth Degree.
165.45 - Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth Degree.
165.50 - Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Third Degree.
165.52 - Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Second Degree.
165.54 - Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the First Degree.
165.55 - Criminal Possession of Stolen Property; Presumptions.
165.60 - Criminal Possession of Stolen Property; No Defense.
165.65 - Criminal Possession of Stolen Property; Corroboration.
165.71 - Trademark Counterfeiting in the Third Degree.
165.72 - Trademark Counterfeiting in the Second Degree.
165.73 - Trademark Counterfeiting in the First Degree.
165.74 - Seizure and Distribution or Destruction of Goods Bearing Counterfeit Trademarks.