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NY S09002
Bill
Status
6/4/2024
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Hinchey
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 31-g of the Agriculture and Markets Law to add a new subdivision 7 defining "therapeutic agriculture"
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Defines therapeutic agriculture as the use of agricultural activities including farming, gardening, and animal husbandry to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being
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Specifies therapeutic agriculture applies to rehabilitation and therapy for individuals with physical or mental health conditions, disabilities, or other special needs
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Defines therapeutic agriculture for the purposes of community gardens as the use of agricultural activities as a means of promoting physical, mental and emotional well-being, rehabilitation and therapy for certain individuals.
Last Action
referred to ways and means
6/4/2024