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NY A09118
Bill
Status
12/17/2014
Primary Sponsor
William Magee
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AI Summary
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Establishes a federal food safety compliance assistance program within the Department of Agriculture and Markets to help farmers comply with federal food safety regulations
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Department shall partner with the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Cooperative Extension, and other federal and state resources to deliver support
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Program provides technical assistance including information, education programs, and referrals to help farmers develop or modify farming, food processing, and manufacturing practices for federal compliance
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Department shall consult with the Department of Economic Development to identify funding sources for farmers needing capital projects to meet changes in federal food safety rules
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Gives the commissioner of agriculture and markets the power to establish a federal food safety compliance assistance program to support farmers in complying with federal food safety rules.
Last Action
tabled
12/17/2014