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NY S06342
Bill
Status
Introduced
5/11/2017
Primary Sponsor
Terrence Murphy
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AI Summary
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Amends the Agriculture and Markets Law to include "urban farming" as a category of farm operation eligible for written agricultural districts.
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Defines "urban farming" as cultivation of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants, plus limited keeping and raising of fowl or bees, and aquaculture practices.
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Modifies the existing definition of "farm operation" to incorporate urban farming alongside existing categories like commercial equine operations and timber operations.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Includes urban farming within farm operations for purposes of agricultural districts.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
1/3/2018
Committee Referrals
Agriculture5/11/2017
Full Bill Text
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