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NY S07180

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

12/17/2014

Primary Sponsor

David Valesky

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the agriculture and markets law to add senior participation in community gardens as an explicit goal for the state task force on community gardens
  • Defines seniors as persons aged 62 years of age or older for purposes of community garden participation opportunities
  • Requires the task force to encourage cooperation between community-based organizations and community gardens to increase senior participation
  • Expands the definition of local voluntary food assistance programs to include senior centers and organizations serving the elderly
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to encouraging community-based organizations to increase opportunities for seniors to participate in community gardens.

Last Action

APPROVAL MEMO.25

12/17/2014

Committee Referrals

Agriculture6/10/2014
Rules6/9/2014
Agriculture5/2/2014

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