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NY S03068
Bill
Status
2/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Catharine Young
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AI Summary
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Amends Agriculture and Markets Law to require the Commissioner to investigate barriers (in addition to costs) of food transportation to population centers and for distribution to consumers.
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Directs the Commissioner of Agriculture to cooperate with the Department of Transportation to prevent barriers (in addition to unfair discrimination and unreasonable delay) in food shipment and obtain fair rates.
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Permits bulk milk transportation on state and other highways under overweight permits, valid unless the vehicle exceeds weight limitations as determined by the Department of Transportation or exceeds limitations within a city through joint determination by state and city transportation departments.
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Allows bulk milk to be classified as a single piece or item for purposes of obtaining overweight permits.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Allows the department of transportation, in conjunction with the department of agriculture and markets, to investigate and resolve any barriers to bulk milk transportation; enables the state department of transportation and the NYC department of transportation to jointly establish weight standards for bulk milk haulers traveling within NYC.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
1/6/2016