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This bill requires New York to develop and implement a comprehensive education campaign on the dangers of cannabinoid use.
Why it matters
Raises public awareness of cannabinoid risks. By mandating an education campaign specifically about the dangers of cannabinoid use, the bill goes beyond general cannabis information and seeks to inform New Yorkers about health and safety issues linked to cannabinoids—including those found in unregulated or synthetic products.
Targets mental health and addiction concerns. The campaign must be developed with input from the Office of Addiction Services and Supports and the Office of Mental Health, suggesting a focus on how cannabinoid use can affect mental health and potentially lead to substance use disorders.
Influences consumer choices and public safety. By providing clearer information on the dangers of cannabinoid use, the campaign aims to discourage risky behaviors, such as using untested or illicit cannabinoid products, which could help reduce accidental poisonings, overdoses, and other public health incidents.
Impacts regulation and enforcement. Educating the public on cannabinoid dangers may support broader efforts to steer consumers towards legal, regulated products and away from the gray or black market, reinforcing the goals of New York's cannabis legalization framework.
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Warn About Cannabinoid Dangers
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- Referred to economic development
- Referred to economic development
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STATE OF NEW YORK
1027
2025-2026 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 8, 2025
Introduced by M. of A. STECK, K. BROWN -- read once and referred to the Committee on Economic Development
AN ACT to amend the cannabis law, in relation to requiring the development and implementation of a comprehensive education campaign on the dangers of cannabinoid use
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 19 of the cannabis law, as amended by section 14 of part UU of chapter 56 of the laws of 2023, is amended to read as follows:
§ 19. Public health and education campaign. The office, in consultation with the commissioners of the department of health, office of addiction services and supports, and office of mental health, shall develop and implement a comprehensive public health monitoring, surveillance and education campaign regarding the legalization of adult-use cannabis and the impact of cannabis use on public health and safety. The office, in consultation with the office of addiction services and supports and office of mental health, shall develop and implement a comprehensive education campaign regarding the dangers of cannabinoid use. The public health and education campaign shall also include general education to the public about the cannabis law, including the potential risks associated with patronizing unlicensed retail locations, or otherwise procuring cannabis product, cannabinoid hemp or hemp extract product through persons not authorized by the office.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD03051-01-5
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