Amend the New York State Public Health Law (S.5880-A/A.9018-A)

Resolution in support of S.5880-A/A.9018-A, which would amend the New York State Public Health Law by (i) designating tramadol as a schedule III narcotic drug, (ii) moving hydrocodone from the list of schedule III narcotic drugs to schedule II controlled substance to enhance existing penalties for possession or sale of large quantities of hydrocodone, and (iii) providing that certain compounds containing hydrocodone shall continue to be handled by licensed distributors in the manner applicable to schedule III controlled substances.