Legislation

§ 3309-b. Dispensing of drug adulterant testing supplies. 1. As used
in this section:

* (a) "Drug adulterant testing supplies" means any drug testing
product that is used to determine whether a substance contains fentanyl
or a fentanyl analog.

* NB Effective until January 16, 2025

* (a) "Drug adulterant testing supplies" means any drug testing
product that is used to determine whether a substance contains fentanyl
or a fentanyl analog, xylazine, or other substance.

* NB Effective January 16, 2025

(b) "Health care professional" means a person licensed, registered or
authorized pursuant to title eight of the education law to prescribe
prescription drugs.

(c) "Pharmacist" means a person licensed or authorized to practice
pharmacy pursuant to article one hundred thirty-seven of the education
law.

2. A health care professional or pharmacist is authorized to dispense
drug adulterant testing supplies to any person.

3. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a license to
distribute drug adulterant testing supplies to any person. The
commissioner may make all rules and regulations necessary for the
implementation of this section.