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NY S00274

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2019

Primary Sponsor

Robert Ortt

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that landowners own at least 250 acres to propose creation of an agricultural district to a county legislative body.

  • 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.

  • Maintains that local governments may not unreasonably restrict other farm operations within agricultural districts unless public health or safety is threatened.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Agriculture1/9/2019

Full Bill Text

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