New York Anti-Hazing Law

§ 120.16 Hazing in the first degree.

A  person  is guilty of hazing in the first degree when, in the course   of  another person’s initiation into or affiliation with any organization, he intentionally  or recklessly engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of physical injury to such other person or a third person and thereby causes such injury.

Hazing in the first degree is a class A misdemeanor.

§ 120.17 Hazing in the second degree.

A  person is guilty of hazing in the second degree when, in the course   of another person’s initiation or affiliation with any organization, he intentionally or recklessly engages in conduct which  creates a substantial risk of physical injury to such other person or a  third person.

Hazing in the second degree is a violation.