NY S02722

Defines "controlled substance analogue" as a substance with chemical structure substantially similar to Schedule I or II controlled substances that produces similar or greater stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogenic effects on the central nervous system.

Establishes that controlled substance analogues are deemed equivalent to their parent controlled substances for all legal purposes under New York law.

Excludes from the definition: actual controlled substances, substances with FDA-approved new drug applications, and substances with valid FDA investigational use exemptions.

Modifies the definition of "knowingly" for analogue-related offenses to not require knowledge of chemical structure, only that the person knew or should have known of the substance's psychoactive effects or represented it as such.

Takes effect immediately upon passage.