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Senator · Senate District 40
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History
- Referred to codes
- Print number 4930c
- Amend (t) and recommit to codes
- Print number 4930b
- Amend (t) and recommit to codes
- Print number 4930a
- Amend (t) and recommit to codes
- Referred to codes
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4930C
Title of bill
An act to prohibit the sale, dispensing, provision and cultivation of marihuana for any purpose
Purpose
Prohibits the sale, giving away, provision and cultivation of marihuana for any reason, regardless of otherwise authorized by law.
Summary of provisions
Continues to apply the criminal provisions of the penal law relating to the sale and possession of marihuana notwithstanding any future changes to the laws of the state of New York which may authorize the sale and cultivation of marihuana.
Justification
Medical marihuana dispensaries would be a harmful addition to our communities in New York State. We would be exacerbating many problems within our society with the allowance of medical marihuana dispensaries including but not limited to: health consequences related to marihuana, increased youth substance abuse, drugged driving, and violence related to robberies surrounding dispensaries, "grow" houses and distribution.
Legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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