Int. No. 333
By Council Members Narcisse, Hanif and Louis
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to develop educational materials regarding marijuana, for distribution to youth services programs and students
Be it enacted by the Council as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision b of section 17-199.9 of the administrative code of the city of New York, as added by local law number 125 for the year 2018, is amended to read as follows:
b. The department shall develop age appropriate educational materials regarding drugs and opiates awareness and prevention. Such materials shall include, but shall not be limited to, information relating to the health risks of using marijuana, including, but not limited to:
1. Respiratory problems including coughing, bronchitis, and other lung infections;
2. Cognitive problems including lack of memory, difficulty maintaining attention, and sleepiness;
3. Overdosing; and
4. Risk of fentanyl-laced marijuana.
§ 2. This local law takes effect immediately.
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