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NY A07982
Bill
Status
Introduced
5/1/2009
Primary Sponsor
Peter Abbate
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AI Summary
- Amends Agriculture and Markets Law Section 202-c to include enforcement of kosher food laws under sections 199-a, 200, 200-1, 200-1-a, 200-1-b, and 200-1-c
- Allows the commissioner of agriculture and markets to institute legal action or seek injunctive relief to enforce compliance with kosher food regulations without proving the food is unsafe
- Changes gender-specific language in the statute from "he" to "he OR SHE" to modernize the legal text
- Establishes that defendant claims regarding food safety are immaterial in enforcement actions, except that federal Food and Drug Administration recognition of safety may be used as a proper defense
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Authorizes the commissioner of agriculture and markets to institute an action in law or equity to enforce certain kosher food laws and specifically enumerates such violations subject to enforcement and penalties.
Last Action
held for consideration in agriculture
6/15/2010
Committee Referrals
Agriculture5/1/2009
Full Bill Text
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