Changes the classification of possessing certain amounts of a controlled substance from a misdemeanor to a violation.
This bill amends the penal law to change the classification of possessing certain amounts of a controlled substance from a class A misdemeanor to a violation. The change applies to instances where the possession is not for personal use and does not involve residual amounts in medical equipment or immediate health care situations. The amendment takes effect on the ninetieth day after the law's enactment.
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