New York § 853 - 853Enforcement; limitation of scope
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 853 — 853Enforcement; limitation of scope, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 853. 853Enforcement; limitation of scope
§ 853. Enforcement; limitation of scope. 1. The attorney general or any state or local health officer, town, village or city attorney, or the chief executive officer of a municipality may institute an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any activity prohibited pursuant to section eight hundred fifty-one of this chapter. If such court finds that any person, firm or corporation has sold or offered for sale any drug-related paraphernalia, it shall assess civil penalties against such person, firm or corporation in an amount not less than one thousand dollars nor more than ten thousand dollars for each such violation. 2. This article shall not apply to any sale, furnishing or possession which is lawful under section 3381 of the public health law. * 3. This article shall not apply to any sale, furnishing or possession which is for a lawful purpose under the cannabis law. * NB Repealed July 5, 2028
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Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 853
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 853 cover?
Section 853 ("853Enforcement; limitation of scope") 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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