New York S10391 amends the penal law to enhance penalties for criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree when committed within.

New York S10391 amends the penal law by adding a new subdivision to the crime of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree. The amendment specifies that possession of any controlled substance or hazardous substance, which has the potential to cause significant injury or death, within any facility owned or operated by the state or upon school grounds, with the intent to sell or distribute such substance, is now included in the third-degree crime. This change aims to strengthen penalties for such activities in sensitive locations.

New York S10391 amends the penal law to enhance penalties for criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree when committed within.

New York S10391 amends the penal law by adding a new subdivision to the crime of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree. The amendment specifies that possession of any controlled substance or hazardous substance, which has the potential to cause significant injury or death, within any facility owned or operated by the state or upon school grounds, with the intent to sell or distribute such substance, is now included in the third-degree crime. This change aims to strengthen penalties for such activities in sensitive locations.