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NY S02577

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jamaal Bailey

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the FreshConnect program to provide $2 rebates for every $5 of local produce purchased in supermarkets and grocery stores
  • Defines "local produce" as produce grown by New York state producers with the Pride of New York symbol, from seed through final product
  • Defines "producer" as farmers, student farmers, or food manufacturers in New York state, excluding wholesalers and distributors
  • Excludes certain retail establishments from the definition of supermarkets and grocery stores, including restaurants, hotels, gas stations, and airports
  • Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with regulations to be implemented by the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets

Legislative Description

Expands the FreshConnect program, which provides rebates for the purchase of local produce to certain people, to include local produce sold in supermarkets and grocery stores.

Last Action

REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

1/8/2020

Committee Referrals

Agriculture1/28/2019

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