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Senator · Senate District 40
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- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
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Permits small seasonal farmers to place signs on state highways
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Claudia Tenney
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5242
Title of bill
An act to amend the highway law, in relation to permitting small seasonal farmers to place signs near state highways
Purpose or general idea of bill
To allow small agricultural businesses to place advertising signs near state highways.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 amends the highway law by adding section 332, which permits farmers upon request to place, cause to be placed, or permit to be placed signs beyond 660 feet outside urban areas, with the purpose of the signage to be the indication of seasonal farms. Such signage shall be subject to the rules and regulations as provided by the commissioner
Section 2 contains the effective date.
Justification
Seasonal signs, which indicate the availability of specific products to consumers, are vital to agricultural businesses. Farmers have generally placed signs along state highways to advertise these seasonal products, but in recent years have been notified that their actions are not permitted by law. This bill allows farmers to advertise their seasonal crops and products by placing signage along state highways beyond the current limit, so that they may continue to notify consumers of their availability and promote agri-tourism.
Prior legislative history
2008: A 10330, held in transportation; 2009-2010: A 8179, held in transportation; 2011-2012- held in transportation
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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