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NY S04332
Bill
Status
6/12/2013
Primary Sponsor
Catharine Young
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AI Summary
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Amends the definition of "farm operation" to include "retail farm operations" as a new category alongside commercial horse boarding, timber operations, and commercial equine operations.
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Defines "retail farm operation" as a seasonal or annual enterprise with permanent or nonpermanent structures that sells farm and food products in conjunction with agricultural production, with farm and food products comprising more than 50 percent of gross annual income.
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Specifies that farm and food products include fresh or processed fruits, vegetables, eggs, dairy products, meat products, poultry products, fish products, apple cider, fruit juice, wine, ornamental plants, nursery products, flowers, and Christmas trees.
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Designates operation and maintenance of retail farm operations as a sound agricultural practice subject to evaluation by the commissioner, replacing previous language limited to direct sales of agricultural commodities.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Makes provisions relating to retail farm operations; defines retail farm operations as a seasonal or annual enterprise operated for the purpose of selling predominantly farm and food products which are in support of agricultural production; includes retail farm operations under the definition of farm operations and the provisions of sound agricultural practices necessary for on-farm production, preparation and marketing.
Last Action
referred to agriculture
6/16/2014