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NY A05176
Bill
Status
12/6/2019
Primary Sponsor
Vivian Cook
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 13-member advisory board on food safety protection and inspection within the Department of Agriculture and Markets.
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Governor appoints 7 members including at least 2 food safety experts from state universities, 1 retail food industry representative, 1 food manufacturing/processing representative, and 1 farmer; Assembly Speaker and Senate Temporary President each appoint 2 members (1 consumer representative and 1 food industry representative each); Assembly and Senate minority leaders each appoint 1 member.
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Board shall advise the commissioner on food safety policy, examine adequacy of food safety protections and inspection staffing levels, and recommend changes to state food safety laws and regulations to improve public health protection.
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Invites representatives from county/municipal health departments, FDA, USDA Food Safety Inspection Service, and New York State Department of Health to attend meetings as ex officio members.
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Board must hold initial meeting within 30 days after all appointments are completed; all board appointments must be completed within 180 days of the act becoming law.
Legislative Description
Requires the creation of a thirteen member advisory board within the department of agriculture and markets on food safety and inspection programs; such board is to advise, counsel and confer with the commissioner of agriculture and markets on matters dealing with enforcement of laws and regulations regarding food safety and protection and shall make recommendations regarding any necessary statutory or regulatory changes.
Last Action
VETOED MEMO.181
12/6/2019