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NY S05720

Bill

Status

Passed

9/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

David Valesky

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases maximum number of designated trails from 10 to 15 for each category: farm trails, apple trails, and cuisine trails
  • Extends maximum trail length from 50 miles to 75 miles (excluding laterals)
  • Expands cuisine trail definition to explicitly include alcoholic beverages, non-alcoholic beverages, and gourmet products
  • Allows use of alternative descriptive language (approved by the Department of Agriculture in consultation with the Department of Transportation) for trail signage and marketing beyond standard "farm trail," "apple trail," and "cuisine trail" designations
  • Establishes a one-time $500 application fee to the Department of Transportation for highway sign installation and maintenance on state highways

Legislative Description

Expands the farm, apple and cuisine trails programs.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.314

9/9/2016

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means6/1/2016
Agriculture3/28/2016
Agriculture1/6/2016
Rules6/11/2015
Agriculture5/29/2015

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