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NY A09756

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/5/2016

Primary Sponsor

William Magee

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends agriculture and markets law to require the advisory council on agriculture to advise the commissioner in establishing procedures for annual awards recognizing New York farms, businesses, and institutions
  • Awards shall recognize exceptional performance and support for New York agriculture by entities principally located within the state and engaged in operating New York farms, businesses, and institutions
  • The commissioner shall coordinate with the commissioner of economic development to determine which department makes awards in categories similar to those in economic development law
  • Award categories include: innovative farm products for food/beverages/horticulture; agri-tourism; processed/manufactured foods from New York products; retail food stores; and restaurants and food service businesses
  • The advisory council may annually nominate candidates for commissioner consideration in the specified award categories

Legislative Description

Provides that the advisory council on agriculture shall advise the commissioner in establishing procedures for making annual awards recognizing New York farms, agricultural and food businesses, and institutions that are successful in producing, processing, marketing, and/or promoting New York farm and food products; makes related provisions.

Last Action

REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

5/5/2016

Committee Referrals

Agriculture5/5/2016
Agriculture4/5/2016

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