N.Y. Public Health Law § 3301: Applicability of this article to actions and matters occurring or arising before and after the effective date

§ 3301. Applicability of this article to actions and matters occurring

or arising before and after the effective date. Unless otherwise

expressly provided, or unless the context otherwise requires:

(a) the provisions of this article shall govern and control the

possession, manufacture, dispensing, administering, and distribution of

controlled substances with respect to any matter, act or omission,

arising or occurring on or after the effective date hereof;

(b) the provisions of this article do not apply to or govern any

matter, act, or omission arising or occurring prior to the effective

date hereof. Such matters, acts, or omissions must be governed and

construed according to provisions of law existing at the time such

matter, act or omission arose or occurred in the same manner as if this

article had not been enacted.