New York A05266 amends the cannabis law to include contacting parents and attending a diversion program for underage cannabis use.

New York A05266 amends the cannabis law to add new penalties for underage cannabis use. The office of cannabis management must contact the parents or guardians of the person found in violation and inform them of the violation. Both the person and their parents or guardians must attend a cannabis diversion program established by the office to assess for substance use disorders. The act will take effect 90 days after it becomes law, with rules and regulations for implementation authorized immediately.

New York A05266 amends the cannabis law to include contacting parents and attending a diversion program for underage cannabis use.

New York A05266 amends the cannabis law to add new penalties for underage cannabis use. The office of cannabis management must contact the parents or guardians of the person found in violation and inform them of the violation. Both the person and their parents or guardians must attend a cannabis diversion program established by the office to assess for substance use disorders. The act will take effect 90 days after it becomes law, with rules and regulations for implementation authorized immediately.