Summary of A05167 - Drug Dealer Registration Act

• Establishes a mandatory drug dealer registration system requiring individuals convicted of specified drug offenses under Penal Law Articles 220 and 221 to register with the Division of Criminal Justice Services for 20 years from initial registration date.

• Creates a three-tier risk classification system (Level 1, 2, and 3) based on repeat offense risk, with courts determining notification levels that govern what information law enforcement can share publicly about registered dealers.

• Requires registered dealers to provide personal information including name, address, photograph, fingerprints, and employment/education status; Level 3 dealers must verify their address every 90 days in person with local law enforcement.

• Establishes a Board of Examiners of Drug Dealers to develop risk assessment guidelines and make recommendations to courts regarding registration duration and notification levels prior to a dealer's release.

• Mandates a public telephone hotline and internet subdirectory for Level 2 and 3 dealers; creates penalties of Class E felony for first violation of registration requirements and Class D felony for subsequent violations.