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NY S05387
Bill
Status
12/6/2019
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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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 research universities, 1 retail food industry representative, 1 food manufacturing/processing representative, and 1 farmer.
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Speaker of Assembly and Senate Temporary President each appoint 2 members (one consumer representative and one food industry representative); minority leaders of both chambers each appoint 1 member.
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Board shall advise the commissioner on food safety policy, examine adequacy of food safety protection and inspection, review state food safety laws and regulations, and recommend changes to improve enforcement and effectiveness.
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Initial board meeting must be held within 30 days after all appointments are completed; representatives from county/municipal health departments, FDA, USDA Food Safety Inspection Service, and State Department of Health invited as ex officio members.
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