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NY S07037
Bill
Status
4/21/2014
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Ritchie
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AI Summary
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Establishes a federal food safety compliance assistance program under the Department of Agriculture and Markets to help farmers comply with federal food safety rules
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Department shall form partnerships with the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Cooperative Extension, and other federal and state resources to deliver program support
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Program shall provide technical assistance to farmers including information, education programs, and referrals for developing or modifying farming, food processing, and manufacturing practices to achieve federal compliance
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Department shall consult with the Department of Economic Development to identify funding sources for capital projects farmers may need to undertake to comply with changes in federal food safety rules
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Act takes effect immediately upon passage
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
SUBSTITUTED BY A9118
6/16/2014