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NY S04372
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 13-member Advisory Board on Food Safety Protection and Inspection within the Department of Agriculture and Markets
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Governor appoints 7 members including 2 food safety experts from NY research universities, 1 retail food industry representative, 1 food manufacturing/processing representative, and 1 farmer; legislative leaders appoint the remaining 6 members representing consumer interests and the food industry
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Representatives from county/municipal health departments, U.S. FDA, USDA Food Safety Inspection Service, and NY State Department of Health may serve as ex officio members
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Board duties include advising the commissioner on food safety policy, examining adequacy of food safety inspections, and recommending changes to staffing levels, laws, regulations, and programs to improve food safety enforcement
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All appointments must be completed within 180 days of the act's effective date, with an initial meeting required within 30 days after appointments are completed
Legislative Description
Requires the creation of a thirteen member advisory board within the department of agriculture and markets on food safety and inspection programs; establishes 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
1/7/2026