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NY S08660
Bill
Status
3/28/2022
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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The community gardens task force must assess all community gardens on publicly owned land to determine if they meet critical environmental area (CEA) designation requirements under Environmental Conservation Law Section 617.14.
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Task force must provide a status report to the governor and legislature by January 1, 2023, and complete the full assessment by January 1, 2024.
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During assessment, the task force shall consult with community garden members and the Department of Environmental Conservation, then prepare written summaries for each garden including its name, address, jurisdictional agency, characteristics, and CEA designation conclusion.
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Task force must conduct additional assessments of new community gardens by January 1, 2028, and every five years thereafter.
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Upon completion, task force shall provide written findings to each garden's leadership and recommend CEA designation to relevant agencies for gardens that meet the requirements.
Legislative Description
Requires the community gardens task force to conduct an assessment of all community gardens located on publicly owned land in the state to determine whether each of the gardens meets the requirement for designation as a critical environmental area.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
3/28/2022