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NY S08468
Bill
Status
6/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
Robert Jackson
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AI Summary
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Establishes a state program to purchase fresh produce from New York farms and distribute it to food deserts designated by the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets
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Requires the Commissioner to develop eligibility and application criteria for individuals in food desert areas to receive fresh produce through the program
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Requires the Commissioner to establish eligibility and application criteria for New York farms to register as vendors for the produce acquisition and distribution process
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Defines "food desert" according to United States Department of Agriculture standards, with additional consideration of food access, socioeconomic conditions, and distance to healthy/organic food establishments
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with authority for the Commissioner to promulgate necessary rules and regulations immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Establishes in the department of agriculture and markets a program to purchase fresh produce from farms located in the state and distribute such produce to areas determined by the commissioner of agriculture and markets to be food deserts.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
6/3/2020