NY S07438

Authorizes the commissioner of agriculture to determine whether local land use regulations, ordinances, or local laws "unreasonably restrict" marketing activities of farm wineries, breweries, distilleries, and cideries in approved agricultural districts that were developed with Empire State Development Corporation assistance and engage in agricultural tourism.

Expands the definition of "farm operation" to include food sales, on-farm wedding receptions, parties, special events (harvest festivals, charitable events, tastings), and the purchasing of crops between New York farms for these agricultural businesses.

Broadens the definition of "agricultural tourism" to encompass activities related to purchasing, selling, marketing, and production of wine, beer, cider, distilled spirits, and other New York farm products by farm wineries, breweries, distilleries, and cideries.

Takes effect 90 days after becoming law.