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NY A08396
Bill
Status
6/22/2009
Primary Sponsor
Richard Gottfried
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AI Summary
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Exempts individuals from criminal possession of a controlled substance charges when possessing residual amounts of drugs in or on hypodermic syringes or needles lawfully obtained under Public Health Law Section 3381.
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Exempts individuals from criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument charges when obtaining and possessing hypodermic syringes or needles pursuant to Public Health Law Section 3381.
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Requires the Commissioner of the Division of Criminal Justice Services to periodically inform law enforcement agencies and prosecutors about individuals' rights to possess these syringes and needles and methods to verify lawful participation in the program.
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Relates to hypodermic syringes and the lawful possession of such syringes.
Last Action
substituted by s5620a
6/29/2010