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NY A00020
Bill
Status
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
William Boyland
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AI Summary
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Authorizes municipalities, farm owners, or operators to request the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets render an opinion on whether proposed local land use regulations would unreasonably restrict farm operations.
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Requires the Commissioner to provide opinions to appropriate local government officials and land use enforcement officials administering regulations or reviewing agricultural permits.
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Expands the definition of "sound agricultural practices" to include agricultural tourism, timber operations, and farm structure construction in addition to existing practices.
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Mandates the Commissioner disclose information obtained from Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the U.S.D.A. Natural Resources Conservation Service to the municipality where the agricultural practice is located after issuing a formal opinion.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Upon the request of a municipality, farm owner or operator the commissioner of agriculture and markets shall render an opinion to local government officials as to whether farm operations would be unreasonably restricted or regulated by proposed changes in local land use regulations, ordinances, or local laws pertaining to agricultural practices; further requires the commissioner to disclose information received from Cornell and the USDA to the municipality in which the agricultural practice is being evaluated is located.
Last Action
referred to agriculture
1/5/2011