N.Y. PBH Law § 3201
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Live pathogenic microorganisms or viruses; sale or other disposal; permission required
Official statutory text
§ 3201. Live pathogenic microorganisms or viruses; sale or other\ndisposal; permission required. 1. No person shall sell or convey any\nlive pathogenic microorganisms or viruses other than vaccine virus to\nany other person without permission of the commissioner, or in the city\nof New York without the permission of the department of health of the\ncity of New York.\n 2. This section does not apply to diseased tissue, exudate, or other\nspecimens which are sent by physicians, dentists or veterinarians to\nlaboratories for examination as an aid in the diagnosis or control of\ndisease.\n
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