A 6838 New York Assembly · 2023 Regular Session

Establishes the class B felony of criminal sale of a controlled substance upon the grounds of a drug or alcohol treatment center

This bill creates a new Class B felony charge for selling illegal drugs within or near drug and alcohol treatment centers. It specifically targets sales that occur on the property of these facilities or within one thousand feet of them, including public areas like sidewalks and parking lots. The law also establishes a legal presumption that anyone selling drugs in these zones knows they are near a treatment center if signs are posted. This measure aims to provide stricter penalties for drug trafficking in areas where vulnerable individuals seeking recovery services are present.
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May 2023
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Introduced May 8, 2023 Last action May 14, 2024
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