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Creates the crime of criminal possession of a weapon while in unlawful possession of a controlled substance or marihuana
In Senate Committee · Codes · Sponsor William T. Stachowski
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BILL NUMBER:A499
Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to criminal possession of a weapon while in unlawful possession of a controlled substance or marihuana
Purpose or general idea of bill
To amend the penal law by adding a new section of law to make criminal the simultaneous possession of weapons and controlled substances or marihuana.
Summary of specific provisions
The penal law is amended by adding a new section (265.18) defining the crime of criminal possession of a weapon while in unlawful possession of a controlled substance or mari- huana. This criminal behavior becomes a class E felony.
Justification
In December 2001, Rochester Mayor Bill Johnson and Rochester Police Chief Bob Duffy convened a community drug summit. The Summit was initiated because of the increasing link between homicides and drug activity. While it is commonly believed that cocaine and other controlled substances are the root of violence related drug activity, the Rochester Police Department has documented a trail of gun running, violent deaths, and marihuana trafficking. A federal coordinated task force identified and helped convict some of the players central to this violence. Nevertheless, street marihuana sales and activity that jeop- ardizes the safety of senior citizens and family neighborhoods contin- ues. These violent actors continue to impact upstate communities through increased violent activity and street trafficking. Consequently, the Summit has requested a package of legislative changes to provide addi- tional tools to address these violent actors involved in street level marihuana sales.
Prior legislative history
A.11842 of 2001-02: Codes A.30 of 2003-04: referred to Codes A.1639 of 2005-2006: referred to Codes; A2080 of 2007-08 Held for Consideration
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None.
Effective date
This bill shall take effect on the first of November next succeeding the date on which it shall have become law.
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