Assembly Actions -
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Sep 27, 2013 |
signed chap.357 |
Sep 17, 2013 |
delivered to governor |
Jun 21, 2013 |
returned to senate passed assembly ordered to third reading rules cal.712 substituted for a933b |
Jun 12, 2013 |
referred to codes delivered to assembly passed senate |
Jun 11, 2013 |
ordered to third reading cal.1217 |
Jun 06, 2013 |
print number 696b |
Jun 06, 2013 |
amend and recommit to rules |
May 29, 2013 |
committee discharged and committed to rules |
May 23, 2013 |
print number 696a |
May 23, 2013 |
amend (t) and recommit to higher education |
Jan 09, 2013 |
referred to higher education |
Senate Bill S696B
Signed By Governor2013-2014 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(R, IP) Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status - Signed by Governor
- Introduced
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- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
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- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed By Governor
Actions
Votes
Bill Amendments
2013-S696 - Details
2013-S696 - Summary
Directs any retail establishment that sells any product or products containing as an active ingredient dextromethorphan, to prohibit the sale of such products to persons under the age of eighteen without a valid prescription; requires establishments to require proof of legal age for purchase of such products.
2013-S696 - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S696 TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the education law, in relation to restricting access to dextromethorphan, commonly known as "dxm" PURPOSE: To require that any retail establishment that sells any product or products containing as the only active ingredient dextromethorphan to limit access to such products. SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS: Section 1 Amends the education law by adding a new section 6811-c to restrict access to retail sale of dexotromethorphan, commonly known as "DXM". Any person eighteen years of age or younger shall be prohibited from purchasing products containing dextromethorphan where it is an active ingredient in the product. JUSTIFICATION: The abuse of DXM--now being called the next crystalmeth is increasing among teens. Since the 1950s DXM has been used primarily as a safe over-the-counter medicine. However in recent year's an increasing number of teens have been abusing the substance because of its easy accessibility. As an OTC drug there are no restrictions as to who can purchase
2013-S696 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 696 2013-2014 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E (PREFILED) January 9, 2013 ___________ Introduced by Sen. GRISANTI -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Higher Education AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to restricting access to dextromethorphan, commonly known as "dxm" THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The education law is amended by adding a new section 6811-c to read as follows: S 6811-C. RESTRICTED ACCESS TO RETAIL SALE OF DEXTROMETHORPHAN, COMMONLY KNOWN AS "DXM". 1. ANY RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT OFFERING FOR SALE ANY PRODUCT OR PRODUCTS CONTAINING AS AN ACTIVE INGREDIENT DEXTROMETHOR- PHAN, SHALL PLACE SUCH PRODUCT IN A LOCATION SUCH THAT CUSTOMERS DO NOT HAVE DIRECT ACCESS TO THE PRODUCT BEFORE THE SALE IS MADE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BEHIND-THE-COUNTER PLACEMENT. 2. ANY PERSON EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER SHALL BE PROHIBITED FROM PURCHASING PRODUCTS CONTAINING DEXTROMETHORPHAN, WHERE IT IS AN ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN THE PRODUCT. 3. THE SELLER SHALL DELIVER THE PRODUCT DIRECTLY INTO THE CUSTODY OF THE PURCHASER UPON SHOWING STATE OR FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION. 4. THE SELLER SHALL MAINTAIN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CRITERIA ISSUED BY THE COMMISSIONER, A WRITTEN OR ELECTRONIC LIST OF SUCH SALES THAT IDEN- TIFIES THE PRODUCT PURCHASED, THE QUANTITY SOLD, THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF PURCHASERS, AND THE DATES AND TIMES OF THE SALE. S 2. This act shall take effect immediately; provided, however, that the rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act shall be promulgated and take effect on or before the one hundred eightieth day after this act shall have become a law. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD02648-01-3
co-Sponsors
(D, WF) 46th Senate District
(D, WF) Senate District
(R) Senate District
(D, WF) 21st Senate District
2013-S696A - Details
2013-S696A - Summary
Directs any retail establishment that sells any product or products containing as an active ingredient dextromethorphan, to prohibit the sale of such products to persons under the age of eighteen without a valid prescription; requires establishments to require proof of legal age for purchase of such products.
2013-S696A - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S696A TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the general business law, in relation to restricting access to dextromethorphan, commonly known as "dxm" PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: To prohibit the sale of any product or products containing the active ingredient dextromethorphan to persons under the age of eighteen. SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS: Section 1 amends the General Business Law by adding a new section 391-s to prohibit any retail establishment from selling any product or products containing the active ingredient dextramethorohan to persons under the age of eighteen. The bill also requires proof of legal age to purchase such products and subjects any retail establishment that violates the provisions of this section of law to a fine of two hundred and fifty dollars. Section 2 states that this act would take effect on the ninetieth day after it becomes a law. JUSTIFICATION: The abuse of dextromethorphan (DXM), now being called the next crystal meth, is increasing among teens. Since the 1950s, DXM has been used primarily as a safe over-the-counter (OTC) medicine. However, in recent years, an increasing number of teens have been abusing the substance because of its easy accessibility. As an OTC drug, there are no restrictions as to who can purchase medicine containing DXM or how much can be purchased. A significant number of
2013-S696A - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 696--A 2013-2014 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E (PREFILED) January 9, 2013 ___________ Introduced by Sen. GRISANTI -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Higher Education -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to restricting access to dextromethorphan, commonly known as "dxm" THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The general business law is amended by adding a new section 391-s to read as follows: S 391-S. RESTRICTED ACCESS TO RETAIL SALE OF DEXTROMETHORPHAN, COMMONLY KNOWN AS "DXM". 1. NO RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT OFFERING FOR SALE ANY PRODUCT OR PRODUCTS CONTAINING AS AN ACTIVE INGREDIENT DEXTROMETHOR- PHAN, SHALL PERMIT THE SALE OF SUCH PRODUCTS TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN. RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL REQUIRE PROOF OF LEGAL AGE FOR PURCHASE OF SUCH PRODUCTS. ANY RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT WHICH VIOLATES THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION SHALL BE SUBJECT TO A FINE OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS FOR EACH SUCH VIOLATION. 2. THIS SECTION SHALL SUPERSEDE ANY LOCAL LAWS OR ORDINANCES REGULAT- ING THE SALES OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING DEXTROMETHORPHAN. S 2. This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD02648-13-3
co-Sponsors
(D, WF) 46th Senate District
(D, WF) Senate District
(R) Senate District
(D, WF) 21st Senate District
2013-S696B (ACTIVE) - Details
2013-S696B (ACTIVE) - Summary
Directs any retail establishment that sells any product or products containing as an active ingredient dextromethorphan, to prohibit the sale of such products to persons under the age of eighteen without a valid prescription; requires establishments to require proof of legal age for purchase of such products.
2013-S696B (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S696B TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the general business law, in relation to restricting access to dextromethorphan, commonly known as "dxm" PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: To prohibit the sale of any product or products containing the active ingredient dextromethorphan to persons under the age of eighteen. SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS: Section 1 amends the General Business Law by adding a new section 391-s to prohibit any retail establishment from selling any product or products containing the active ingredient dextromethorphan to persons under the age of eighteen without a valid prescription. The bill also requires proof of legal age to purchase such products and subjects any retail establishment that violates the provisions of this section of law to a fine of two hundred and fifty dollars. In addition, the bill defines the term retail establishment to mean every vendor that in the regular course of business sells products containing dextromethorphan at retail directly to the public including, but not limited to, pharmacies, grocery stores, and other retail stores.
2013-S696B (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 696--B 2013-2014 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E (PREFILED) January 9, 2013 ___________ Introduced by Sens. GRISANTI, BRESLIN, ESPAILLAT, MAZIARZ, PARKER -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Higher Education -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said commit- tee -- committee discharged and said bill committed to the Committee on Rules -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to restricting access to dextromethorphan, commonly known as "dxm" THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The general business law is amended by adding a new section 391-s to read as follows: S 391-S. RESTRICTED ACCESS TO RETAIL SALE OF DEXTROMETHORPHAN, COMMONLY KNOWN AS "DXM". 1. NO RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT OFFERING FOR SALE ANY PRODUCT OR PRODUCTS CONTAINING AS AN ACTIVE INGREDIENT DEXTROMETHOR- PHAN, SHALL PERMIT THE SALE OF SUCH PRODUCTS TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN WITHOUT A VALID PRESCRIPTION. RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL REQUIRE PROOF OF LEGAL AGE FOR PURCHASE OF SUCH PRODUCTS. SUCH IDEN- TIFICATION NEED NOT BE REQUIRED OF ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO REASONABLY APPEARS TO BE AT LEAST TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT SUCH APPEARANCE SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE A DEFENSE IN ANY PROCEEDING ALLEGING THE SALE OF ANY PRODUCT OR PRODUCTS CONTAINING AS AN ACTIVE INGREDIENT DEXTROMETHORPHAN TO AN INDIVIDUAL UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE. ANY RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT WHICH VIOLATES THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION SHALL BE SUBJECT TO A FINE OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS FOR EACH SUCH VIOLATION. 2. AS USED IN THIS SECTION "RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT" MEANS EVERY VENDOR THAT IN THE REGULAR COURSE OF BUSINESS SELLS PRODUCTS CONTAINING DEXTRO- EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD02648-17-3
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