Narrative of Resolution:
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To Enact a proposed local law entitled “A Local Law to Amend the Social Host Law, Chapter 170, of County Government Administrative Code”
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO ENACT A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW ENTITLED “A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE SOCIAL HOST LAW, CHAPTER 170, OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT ADMINSTRATIVE CODE”
Narrative of Resolution: To Amend the Social Host Law, Chapter 170 of 2012 to add the phrase “cannabis as defined under N.Y. Penal law § 222.00.”
WHEREAS, the Social Host Law, Chapter 170 of 2012 was enacted to for the purpose of minimizing the dangers of alcoholic consumption among people under 21 years of age;
WHEREAS, social norms of cannabis consumption have changed in New York State;
WHEREAS, the availability of cannabis consumption is available to youth under the age of 21 years of age and presents the same harms as alcoholic consumption;
WHEREAS, this amended Local Law shall become effective as of the date of filing with the New York Secretary of State; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Social Host Law, Chapter 170 of 2012, upon the passage of this local law is hereby amended and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Local Law shall become effective as of the date of filing with the New York Secretary of State.
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