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NY S07837
Bill
Status
2/25/2020
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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Appoints seven members by the governor (including at least two university food safety experts, one retail food industry representative, one food manufacturing/processing representative, and one farmer), with the speaker and temporary president of the senate each appointing two members (one consumer representative and one food industry representative), and minority leaders of both chambers each appointing one member.
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Invites representatives from county/municipal health departments, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service, and the New York State Department of Health to attend meetings as ex officio members.
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Requires the board to advise the commissioner on food safety policy enforcement, examine adequacy of food safety protection and inspection programs, review existing and proposed food safety laws and regulations, and recommend necessary changes to improve food safety and enforcement effectiveness.
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Takes effect immediately, with all board appointments to be completed within 180 days of enactment.
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
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
2/25/2020