New York A04863 amends the penal law to classify criminal possession of fentanyl as a class E felony.
New York A04863 amends the penal law by adding a new section 220.79, which specifies that criminal possession of fentanyl is a class E felony. This includes knowingly and unlawfully possessing, manufacturing, distributing, or using fentanyl or any fentanyl analogs to enhance another illegal substance. The act is set to take effect immediately.
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