An expanded ban on synthetic marijuana substances is being added to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposed $168 billion spending plan, his office on Wednesday announced.
Cuomo is adding 36 chemical compositions to New York’s list of controlled substances, including substances like K2, which is already listed on a federal schedule of controlled substances and banned in some counties.
“As the manufacturers of this poison continue to evolve and find new and insidious ways to skirt the law, New York’s statutes must continue to keep pace,” Governor Cuomo said. “With this action, we’ll continue to identify and crack down on hazardous compounds that emerge in our communities, and give law enforcement the tools they need to end this public health threat.”
Cuomo is adding the ban to his 30-day budget amendments.
The move is aimed at creating a uniform list of penalties for a store or person who possesses, sells or distributes so-called synthetic marijuana substances.
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