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NY A05218

NY A05218
Reduces the aggregate value realized from the sale of a controlled substance for the seller to be considered as operating as a major trafficker.


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Introduced
02/07/2019
In Committee
02/07/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to controlled substance organizations and operating as a major trafficker The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1

AI Summary

This bill amends the New York Penal Law to reduce the aggregate value of controlled substances sold for a person to be considered a "major trafficker" from $75,000 to $25,000. It also removes the provision that excludes someone from being considered a "profiteer" if they are acting only under the direction and control of others without an independent role in the transactions. Additionally, the bill adds an affirmative defense to the charge of operating as a major trafficker if the defendant was under the direction and control of others and exercised no substantial, independent role in the transactions.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

enacting clause stricken (on 01/06/2020)

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