N.Y. CAN Law § 19
This is the official text of N.Y. CAN Law § 19, part of New York’s CAN Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "CAN Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Public health and education campaign
Official statutory text
§ 19. Public health and education campaign. The office, in\nconsultation with the commissioners of the department of health, office\nof addiction services and supports, and office of mental health, shall\ndevelop and implement a comprehensive public health monitoring,\nsurveillance and education campaign regarding the legalization of\nadult-use cannabis and the impact of cannabis use on public health and\nsafety. The public health and education campaign shall also include\ngeneral education to the public about the cannabis law, including the\npotential risks associated with patronizing unlicensed retail locations,\nor otherwise procuring cannabis product, cannabinoid hemp or hemp\nextract product through persons not authorized by the office.\n
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