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- Substituted by A20
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.933
- Referred to agriculture
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Authorizes commissioner of agriculture and markets to render an opinion to government officials on land use regulations pertaining to agricultural practices
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Kevin Cahill
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BILL NUMBER:S3626
Title of bill
An act to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to authorizing requests to the commissioner of agriculture and markets to render an opinion to government officials on local land use regulations, ordinances or local laws pertaining to agricultural practices
Purpose
This bill requires the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets to consult with local government officials concerning local land use regulations, ordinances or laws.
Summary of specific provisions
Section one re-letters paragraph b of subdivision 1 of section 305-a of the Agriculture and Markets Law as paragraph c and adds a new paragraph b allowing the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets, upon request from the municipality, farm owner or operator, to consult with local officials concerning local land use regulations, ordinances or laws.
Section two amends paragraph b of subdivision 1 of section 308 of the Agriculture and Markets Law to require the Commissioner of Agriculture and Market, when consulting appropriate state agencies on sound agriculture practices, to provide the information gained from the consultation to the municipality in which the agricultural practice being evaluated is located.
Justification
This act formalizes the practice of consultation by allowing,the Department of Agriculture to be involved in any discussion about possible changes in local land use regulations. The language requires the Department to be sure that while they are evaluating farm practice, they are also providing good information about fanning practices in general to the town or village. If necessary, the Department may invoke its Section 305-A authority regarding the coordination of land use decision-making with the general agricultural districts program in a more timely fashion. This legislation addresses the concerns raised by the Executive regarding a similar bill advanced during the 2001-2002 session.
Prior legislative history
2009-2010: A.601 - Passed Assembly 2007-2008: A.2570 - Passed Assembly 2005-2006: A.5744A - Passed Assembly 2003-2004: A.8577 - Passed Assembly
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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