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S3375Senate2013-2014 Session

Creates the new offenses of criminal sale of a controlled substance resembling candy and criminal sale of marihuana resembling candy, and provides for penalties

Sponsor Toby Ann StaviskySD-16Affects Legal
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Toby Ann Stavisky

Senator · Senate District 16

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BILL NUMBER:S3375

Title of bill

An act to amend the penal law, in relation to creating the new offenses of criminal sale of a controlled substance resembling candy and criminal sale of marihuana resembling candy, and providing for penalties therefor

Purpose or general idea of bill

To address a new trend in the world of illegal drugs, where drug suppliers are altering the appearance of and adding candy flavoring to drugs like methamphetamines, heroin and mari- juana. These drugs are available currently on the internet and resemble popular candies, such as pop rocks or rock candy, with the purpose of appealing to, and potentially addicting, a younger demographic.

Summary of specific provisions

The penal law is amended by adding two new sections 220.44-a and 221.56. This legislation creates the new offenses of criminal sale of a controlled substance resembling candy and criminal sale of marijuana resembling candy, and provides for penalties.

Justification

With the availability of illegal drugs in schools and on the streets, this crime is a new wave of tenacity among drug suppliers in an attempt to entice a younger population. Laws must be in place that hinder these new avenues of criminal activity.

Prior legislative history

2011/2012: S.1533

Fiscal implications

None to the state.

EFFECTIVE DATE:; This act shall take effect of the first of November next succeeding the date upon which it shall have become a law.

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