New York A01007 prohibits cannabis use within thirty feet of children or educational/recreational locations, with increased penalties for repeat.
New York A01007 amends the penal law to prohibit the use of cannabis within thirty feet of a child or within thirty feet of any location where children reside or attend for recreational or educational purposes. This includes areas separated by walls, closed doors, or floors within a building. Violations of these restrictions are subject to a civil penalty not exceeding twenty-five dollars or an amount of community service not exceeding twenty hours. For a second or subsequent violation, a person shall be charged with a class B misdemeanor.
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