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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi All,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">New York’s “<a href="http://nyassembly.gov/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=S09100&term=2017&Summary=Y&Actions=Y">Drug Take Back Act</a>” passed the Senate and Assembly unanimously today, the final day of the 2018 Legislative Session. This
Act follows the EPR approach in establishing a state-wide drug take-back program paid for by drug manufacturers, requiring chain pharmacies to provide consumers with convenient and free drug disposal. It marks a huge win for drug stewardship and highlights
what can be achieved by the hard work of a dedicated coalition. Thanks to the Citizens Campaign for the Environment, the NY Product Stewardship Council, and many others that joined PSI in helping pass a strong piece of legislation.
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<p class="MsoNormal">We have every reason to believe that Governor Cuomo to sign the Act, and we will let you know when he does.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Best,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Vivian<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#333333">______________________________<br>
Vivian Fuhrman, Ph.D.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#404040">Sr. Associate for Policy and Programs</span><span style="color:#404040"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#333333">Product Stewardship Institute, Inc.<br>
</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#333333">29 Stanhope St., 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02116<br>
P: (617) 236-4771 F: (617) 236-4766<br>
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D"><a href="http://www.productstewardship.us/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#333333">www.productstewardship.us</span></a><br>
<a href="mailto:vivian@productstewardship.us" target="_blank"><span style="color:#333333">vivian@productstewardship.us</span></a></span><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#333333">The Product Stewardship Institute, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider and employer.</span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
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