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NY S00274
Bill
Status
1/9/2019
Primary Sponsor
Robert Ortt
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AI Summary
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Removes the requirement that landowners own at least 250 acres to propose creation of an agricultural district to a county legislative body.
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Prohibits local governments from restricting or regulating the collection, use, or storage of manure in agricultural districts based on public health or safety concerns, nuisance, or pollutant grounds.
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Maintains that local governments may not unreasonably restrict other farm operations within agricultural districts unless public health or safety is threatened.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Provides that the use or storage of manure may not be deemed a public nuisance under local laws restricting farming operations within an agricultural district.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
1/8/2020