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NY S00522
Bill
Status
1/4/2017
Primary Sponsor
Catharine Young
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AI Summary
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Amends Agriculture and Markets Law Section 16 to require the Department of Agriculture and Markets to develop guidelines and best management practices for classification, operation, and maintenance of farm pond dams in conjunction with the state soil and water conservation committee.
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Defines "farm pond dam" in Environmental Conservation Law as dams meeting departmental guidelines that are installed principally to enhance agricultural, environmental, and conservation benefits on farms.
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Exempts farm pond dams from permit requirements under Environmental Conservation Law Section 15-0503 for facilities in waterways.
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Exempts farm pond dams from provisions of Environmental Conservation Law Section 15-0507 relating to dam operations and regulations.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to farm pond dams; defines farm pond dams as dams principally installed to enhance agricultural, environmental and conservation benefits on farms.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
1/3/2018