A person is guilty of possession of eavesdropping devices when, under
circumstances evincing an intent to use or to permit the same to be used
in violation of section 250.05, he possesses any instrument, device or
equipment designed for, adapted to or commonly used in wiretapping or
mechanical overhearing of a conversation.
Possession of eavesdropping devices is a class A misdemeanor.
Structure New York Laws
Title N - Offenses Against Public Order, Public Sensibilities and the Right to Privacy
Article 250 - Offenses Against the Right to Privacy
250.00 - Eavesdropping; Definitions of Terms.
250.10 - Possession of Eavesdropping Devices.
250.15 - Failure to Report Wiretapping.
250.20 - Divulging an Eavesdropping Warrant.
250.25 - Tampering With Private Communications.
250.30 - Unlawfully Obtaining Communications Information.
250.35 - Failing to Report Criminal Communications.
250.40 - Unlawful Surveillance; Definitions.
250.45 - Unlawful Surveillance in the Second Degree.
250.50 - Unlawful Surveillance in the First Degree.
250.55 - Dissemination of an Unlawful Surveillance Image in the Second Degree.
250.60 - Dissemination of an Unlawful Surveillance Image in the First Degree.
250.65 - Additional Provisions.
250.70 - Unlawful Dissemination of a Personal Image; Definitions, Application.