Loading chat...
NY S02673
Bill
Status
8/13/2015
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Ritchie
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Establishes a federal food safety compliance assistance program within the Department of Agriculture and Markets to help farmers comply with federal food safety regulations
-
Requires the Department to form partnerships with the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, soil and water conservation districts, cooperative extension, and other federal and state resources
-
Directs the Department to assist partners in securing federal and private funding sources for the program
-
Mandates the program provide technical assistance including information, education programs, and referrals to help farmers develop or modify farming, food processing, and manufacturing practices to achieve compliance
-
Requires the Department to consult with the Department of Economic Development to identify funding sources for capital projects needed by farmers to comply with changes in federal food safety rules
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
VETOED MEMO.195
8/13/2015