N.Y. Public Health Law 470 – Prohibition of tongue-splitting
§ 470. Prohibition of tongue-splitting. 1. For the purposes of this section, "tongue-splitting" shall mean the cutting of a person's tongue into two or more parts.
Attorney's Note
Under the New York Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class E felony | between 1 and 4 years | up to $5,000 |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In N.Y. Public Health Law 470
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
2. No person shall perform a tongue-splitting on another person, unless the person performing such tongue-splitting is licensed to practice medicine pursuant to Article one hundred thirty-one of the education law or licensed to practice dentistry pursuant to Article one hundred thirty-three of the education law.
3. A violation of subdivision two of this section shall constitute a class A misdemeanor; provided, however, that a second or subsequent violation of such subdivision committed within five years of the date of conviction for a prior offense shall constitute a class E felony.