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NY S01496
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/12/2023
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
- Amends General Municipal Law to expand the policy of industrial development agencies to actively promote and develop agriculture alongside commerce and industry
- Adds agriculture and agricultural purposes to the definition of eligible "projects" that industrial development agencies can provide financial assistance for
- Defines "agriculture" and "agricultural" to include production of fruits, vegetables, eggs, dairy products, meat, poultry, fish, grain, honey, nuts, preserves, maple sap products, apple cider, and fruit juice grown or produced within New York State
- Includes commercial raising, shearing, feeding and management of animals on farms or ranches within the definition of agricultural activities
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Authorizes industrial development agencies to provide technical and financial assistance to agricultural producers for products grown, harvested or produced within the state.
Last Action
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
1/3/2024
Committee Referrals
Local Government1/12/2023
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