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2022 New York Laws
AGM - Agriculture and Markets
Article 2 - Department of Agriculture and Markets; Jurisdiction; General Powers and Duties
16-B - Public Awareness Campaign Regarding Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Diseases.

Universal Citation: NY Agric & Mkts L § 16-B (2022)
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§  16-b.  Public  awareness  campaign regarding Lyme disease and other
  tick-borne  diseases.  The  commissioner,  in  consultation   with   the
  commissioner  of  health,  shall  develop and conduct a public awareness
  campaign regarding Lyme  disease  and  other  tick-borne  diseases.  The
  campaign  may  utilize  public  forums,  social  media  and  mass media,
  including but not limited to internet, radio, and print advertising  and
  shall include materials and information on the department's website. The
  campaign  shall  be tailored to educate farmers, farm workers, and other
  agricultural employees regarding: (a) Lyme disease and other  tick-borne
  diseases;  (b)  recognition  of  the  symptoms of Lyme disease and other
  tick-borne diseases; (c) the available treatments for Lyme  disease  and
  other tick-borne diseases; and (d) preventive measures that may be taken
  to  lessen  the  threat  posed  by  ticks carrying Lyme disease or other
  tick-borne diseases.

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