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Local Sen. Borrello introduces bill to ban public use of marijuana



SEN. BORRELLO INTRODUCES BILL TO BAN PUBLIC USE OF MARIJUANA

"We don't allow people to walk down the street chugging a bottle of vodka. We
need the same kind of restraints on marijuana"

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By Susan Rose, WBEN.com Newsroom

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Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - "I've been getting complaints about the public
consumption of marijuana for over two years since the decriminalization of
illegal marijuana," said New York State Senator George Borrello (R-Sunset Bay)
when talking about a bill to prohibit consumption of cannabis in public places.

He calls it a quality of life and public safety issue.

"There has been a proliferation of marijuana everywhere, and New York State
has been horribly irresponsible."



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Out of 20 states that have legalized recreational marijuana, New York State is
one of three that has not banned public consumption.

"We need to treat marijuana more like alcohol," added Borrello. "It's not just
the pungent smell of marijuana that seems to be everywhere, but it's also the
public intoxication. We don't allow people to walk down the street chugging a
bottle of vodka. We need the same kind of restraints on marijuana."

Borrello said the legislation would be similar to an open container law.
Municipalities could choose if they want to allow public consumption.



He agreed that enforcement would be difficult, especially with edibles. "It's
like alcohol. As long as you're not acting like an idiot, chances are that
you're going to be fine. If you're consuming alcohol in a responsible manner,
you won't be bothered. It's the folks that are doing stupid things and causing a
stench," he said.

The only restriction that is currently in place, bans smoking and consuming
cannabis in public places where smoking tobacco and nicotine products are
banned. The fine is $25. Calling it toothless, Borrello said he wants to
increase the fine to $125.

'We need to send a message that we want responsible consumption, just like any
other drug or alcohol. Right now, New York State government is saying be
irresponsible; get stoned when you drive, get stoned at work, get stoned in
public. It's fine. This is having a negative impact across this state."

Borrello said he's getting support from across the state for his proposed law.
Realistically, however, he said it likely won't be up for consideration until
January at the earliest. He encourages state residents to reach out to their
state representative in the Assembly and State Senate on the matter.


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