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Home » US Law » 2022 New York Laws » Consolidated Laws » PBH - Public Health » Article 2-B - Drug Take Back

290 – Definitions.

§ 290. Definitions. As used in this article, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: 1. “Authorized collector” means: (a) a person, company, corporation or other entity that is registered with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration to collect controlled substances for the purposes of safe disposal and destruction; (b) a law enforcement agency; or (c) […]

291 – Drug Take Back.

§ 291. Drug take back. 1. Any manufacturer of a covered drug shall: (a) operate a drug take back program approved by the department individually or jointly with other manufacturers; (b) enter into an agreement with a drug take back organization which shall operate a drug take back program approved by the department; or (c) […]

292 – Collection.

§ 292. Collection. 1. All pharmacies shall provide for the safe collection of drugs, which shall include: (a) Offering drug collection by one or more of the following methods: (i) On-site collection, dropbox, or receptacle meeting federal standards; (ii) Mail-back collection by prepaid envelopes as authorized by federal law and regulation; or (iii) Other federal […]

293 – Violations.

§ 293. Violations. Violation of this article shall be subject to fines pursuant to section twelve of this chapter. Each day in which the violation continues shall constitute a separate violation.

294 – Jurisdiction.

§ 294. Jurisdiction. Jurisdiction of all matters pertaining to drug disposal by this article is vested exclusively in the state. Any provision of any local law or ordinance, or any rule or regulation promulgated prior to, or upon the effective date of this section, shall be preempted.