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NY S03693

Bill

Status

Passed

12/29/2014

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Ritchie

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Agriculture and Markets Law Section 301, Subdivision 4 to add a new definition of land used in silvopasturing

  • Limits silvopasturing land to up to 10 fenced acres per large livestock (cattle, horses, camelids) and up to 5 fenced acres per small livestock (sheep, hogs, goats, poultry)

  • Defines silvopasturing as the intentional combination of trees, forages, and livestock managed as a single integrated practice, including planting grasses and legume forages among trees for grazing and livestock husbandry

  • Takes effect on January 1 following enactment into law

Legislative Description

Defines the term "land used in silvopasturing" to mean the intentional combination of trees, forages and livestock managed as a single integrated practice for the collective benefit of each, including the planting of appropriate grasses and legume forages among trees for sound grazing and livestock husbandry.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.547

12/29/2014

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means6/12/2014
Finance2/11/2014
Agriculture1/8/2014
Agriculture3/19/2013
Agriculture2/11/2013

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