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NY A06686
Bill
Status
Passed
7/30/2010
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Gordon
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AI Summary
- Increases maximum state assistance payments for implementing agricultural and farmland protection plans from 75% to 87.5% of eligible costs when the agricultural land owner contributes to project costs
- The increase is calculated as a percentage equal to the landowner's contribution, but total state assistance cannot exceed 87.5% regardless of landowner contribution level
- Applies the increased maximum to county agricultural boards, municipalities, and not-for-profit conservation organizations implementing approved plans
- Maintains existing payment limits for planning activities: $50,000 per county board (or $100,000 for two boards jointly) and $25,000 per municipality (or $50,000 for two municipalities jointly)
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Increases the maximum percentage for agricultural protection state assistance payments when project costs are contributed by the owner of the agricultural land; provides that payments shall not exceed eighty-seven and one-half percent of the eligible costs of the project.
Last Action
signed chap.234
7/30/2010
Committee Referrals
Rules6/14/2010
Agriculture3/3/2010
Rules6/11/2009
Rules6/8/2009
Ways and Means5/26/2009
Agriculture3/11/2009
Full Bill Text
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