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NY S01236

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/19/2017

Primary Sponsor

David Valesky

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes daily purchase limit of 3.6 grams and 30-day limit of 9 grams of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine per person, regardless of product formulation.

  • Requires methamphetamine precursor drugs to be displayed behind checkout counters or in locked cases, with purchasers required to present valid government-issued photo identification and sign an electronic or paper log.

  • Mandates retailers electronically submit purchase information to a real-time stop sale system administered by the Division of State Police before completing sales, which generates alerts when limits would be exceeded.

  • Provides retailers immunity from civil liability when using the electronic tracking system in accordance with the law, except for cases involving negligence, recklessness, wantonness, or deliberate misconduct.

  • Classifies violations as Class A misdemeanors punishable by fine only, with civil penalties of $250 to $1,000 per violation; exempts business owners/managers if they lacked prior knowledge of employee violations and maintained employee training programs.

Legislative Description

Regulates the sale of methamphetamine precursor drugs.

Last Action

referred to consumer affairs and protection

6/19/2018

Committee Referrals

Consumer Affairs and Protection6/19/2018
Consumer Affairs and Protection1/3/2018
Consumer Affairs and Protection6/19/2017
Rules6/6/2017
Consumer Affairs and Protection1/6/2017

Full Bill Text

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