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NY S00527
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/4/2017
Primary Sponsor
Catharine Young
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AI Summary
- Adds section 145-a to the Agriculture and Markets Law to establish state preemption over fertilizer regulation
- Prohibits cities, counties, and other political subdivisions from adopting labeling requirements, quality standards, recordkeeping requirements, transportation requirements, treatment requirements, or prohibitions that differ from state requirements for fertilizer
- Voids and makes unenforceable any local legislation that violates this preemption, covering fertilizer production, use, advertising, sale, distribution, storage, transportation, formulation, packaging, labeling, certification, registration, application, importation, or disposal
- Preserves local authority to adopt and enforce zoning regulations, fire codes, building codes, and waste disposal restrictions
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to the regulation of the sale and analysis of fertilizer; prohibits local governments from enacting any laws relating to the labeling, quality, transportation, treatment or recordkeeping requirements for the sale or use of fertilizer in this state.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
1/3/2018
Committee Referrals
Agriculture1/4/2017
Full Bill Text
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