New York § 16-B - 16-BPublic awareness campaign regarding Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases
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§ 16-B. 16-BPublic awareness campaign regarding Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases
§ 16-b. Public awareness campaign regarding Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases. The commissioner, in consultation with the commissioner of health, shall develop and conduct a public awareness campaign regarding Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases. The campaign may utilize public forums, social media and mass media, including but not limited to internet, radio, and print advertising and shall include materials and information on the department's website. The campaign shall be tailored to educate farmers, farm workers, and other agricultural employees regarding: (a) Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases; (b) recognition of the symptoms of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases; (c) the available treatments for Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases; and (d) preventive measures that may be taken to lessen the threat posed by ticks carrying Lyme disease or other tick-borne diseases.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does New York Consolidated Laws § 16-B cover?
Section 16-B ("16-BPublic awareness campaign regarding Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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