Tapping Kitchen outlet for light

[newbie2wood]

I'm installing a puck light under a cabinet in my kitchen unsing 12/2 wire. The cabinet is above a writing desk and on the wall opposite the kitchen counter. There is a outlet about 8" right under the cabinet. It is wired to a 20A breaker and connected to some of the other kitchen outlets.

I have no intention of applying for a permit for this one small project. I don't believe it is to code for me to tap off this circuit but should I lose any sleep over it if I do.
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[chrisk]

Have you considered a puck light with a standard plug instead of hard wiring?

[crokett]

Don't lose sleep over it if you do, but as was suggested, unless you regularly use the outlet for something else, why not just plug one in? You can run cable clips under the cabinet to keep the cord neatly tucked away.

[cabinetman]

I've seen battery puck lights as effective as AC...no wiring.
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[reddog552]

Puck light

Its perificatly legle to hard wire a puck lite like this ,tighten up internal box clamps for the romex. 14 gage is plenty big and easer to fish.