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In Assembly Committee · Election Law · Sponsor Rory Lancman
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S1556
Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to marijuana themed candy
Purpose
To provide that no candy or confection shall be sold in this state which resembles marijuana or marijuana products or imitates the flavor of marijuana.
Summary of provisions
Adds a new section 399-j to the General Business Law to prohibit the manufacturing and/or sale of candy or confection which is packaged or shaped to resemble marijuana or marijuana products or to imitate the flavor of marijuana.
Justification
Pot themed candy irresponsibly promotes illegal drug culture to children. This legislation would prohibit the manufacturing purchase and sale of marijuana-flavored candy in the state, with a penalty of up to a S1,000 fine and/or up to a year in jail.
Legislative history
2011-12 S.3145; 2009-10 S.1682; 2007-08, S.816; 2005-06, S.4100.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of November next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
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