New York S02013 criminalizes the sale, use, and possession of synthetic drugs.

New York S02013 amends the penal law by adding a new section that criminalizes the sale, use, and possession of synthetic drugs. The bill defines synthetic drugs as products marketed for ingestion, including substances like synthetic cannabinoids and cathinones. Exceptions are made for substances prescribed by a licensed medical professional and approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Violations are classified as class E felonies.

New York S02013 criminalizes the sale, use, and possession of synthetic drugs.

New York S02013 amends the penal law by adding a new section that criminalizes the sale, use, and possession of synthetic drugs. The bill defines synthetic drugs as products marketed for ingestion, including substances like synthetic cannabinoids and cathinones. Exceptions are made for substances prescribed by a licensed medical professional and approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Violations are classified as class E felonies.