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NY S01368
Bill
Status
6/3/2015
Primary Sponsor
Catharine Young
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AI Summary
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Adds "retail farm operation" to the definition of "farm operation" under New York agriculture and markets law.
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Defines "retail farm operation" as a seasonal or annual enterprise with permanent or nonpermanent structures that sells predominantly farm and food products (at least 50% of gross annual income) in conjunction with or in support of agricultural production.
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Specifies that farm and food products include fresh or processed fruits, vegetables, eggs, dairy products, meat, poultry, fish, cider, juice, wine, ornamental plants, nursery products, flowers, and Christmas trees.
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Expands the definition of "sound agricultural practices" to include operation and maintenance of retail farm operations, replacing previous language that only mentioned direct sales to consumers.
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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
RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
1/20/2016