Public Health Law § 3368 · Title 5-A. Medical Use of Marihuana
Relation to other laws
Text — Law content up to date as of October 9, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
* § 3368. Relation to other laws. 1. (a) The provisions of this article shall apply to this title, except that where a provision of this title conflicts with another provision of this article, this title shall apply.
(b) Medical marihuana shall not be deemed to be a "drug" for purposes of article one hundred thirty-seven of the education law.
2. Nothing in this title shall be construed to require an insurer or health plan under this chapter or the insurance law to provide coverage for medical marihuana. Nothing in this title shall be construed to require coverage for medical marihuana under article twenty-five of this chapter or article five of the social services law.
* NB Repealed July 5, 2028 and Repealed 6 months after the full cannabis control board created by Article 2 of the cannabis law has been appointed
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- The Senate's note "Repealed July 5, 2028 and Repealed 6 months after the full cannabis control board created by Article 2 of the cannabis law has been appointed": in force until then.
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