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NY S07415

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/1/2021

Primary Sponsor

Luis Sepulveda

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends New York City Administrative Code Section 20-468 to require perishable or canned foods seized from general vendors be transported to the nearest food relief organization and/or homeless shelter instead of being discarded.

  • Defines "perishable foods" as foods that may spoil or become unfit for human consumption, including meats, poultry, seafood, dairy products, bakery items, eggs, fresh produce, and refrigerated/frozen items, but excluding game or wild game.

  • Defines "canned foods" as hermetically sealed, commercially processed food items in cans, including preserved fruits, vegetables, and other food products.

  • Defines "food relief organization" as religious organizations or non-profits providing free food to food-insecure persons, including food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, and community-based organizations.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Relates to the disposal of seized perishable or canned foods; such foods should not be disposed of but should be donated to a food relief organization or homeless shelter.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/3/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules6/3/2022
Cities 11/5/2022
Rules10/1/2021

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