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NY S05620
Bill
Status
7/30/2010
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Duane
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AI Summary
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Amends Penal Law Section 220.03 to permit possession of residual amounts of controlled substances on hypodermic syringes or needles obtained through the Public Health Law Section 3381 program without criminal violation
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Modifies Penal Law Section 220.45 to exclude from criminalization the possession of hypodermic syringes or needles obtained 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 syringes and needles under the authorized program and verification procedures
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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
SIGNED CHAP.284
7/30/2010