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What is NYC AC § 9-206?

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This section prohibits the Department of Probation from requiring marijuana testing for individuals on probation unless it is determined that abstinence is necessary for leading a law-abiding life. Applies to individuals under probation supervision.

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§ 9-206 Marijuana testing

AC § 9-206

a. The department of probation shall not require individuals on probation to submit to marijuana testing unless a determination is made, based on an individual's history and personal circumstances, that abstinence from marijuana is necessary to otherwise lead an otherwise law-abiding life. (L.L. 2019/090, 5/10/2019, eff. 5/10/2019)

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