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NY S05511
Bill
Status
3/9/2021
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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Creates a thirteen-member advisory board on food safety protection and inspection within the Department of Agriculture and Markets.
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Governor appoints seven members including at least two university food safety experts, one retail food industry representative, one food manufacturing/processing representative, and one farmer; Speaker of Assembly and Senate Temporary President each appoint two members (one consumer representative and one food industry representative); minority leaders of each chamber appoint one member each.
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Invites representatives from county/municipal health departments, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service, and New York State Department of Health to participate as ex officio members.
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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 food safety enforcement and department effectiveness.
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Appointments must be completed within 180 days of the act taking effect; initial board meeting must occur within thirty days after all appointments are finalized.
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
1/5/2022