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Designates sweet corn as the state vegetable
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Robert Oaks
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Title of bill
An act to amend the state law, in relation to making sweet corn the state vegetable
Purpose or general idea of bill
To establish sweet corn as the official vegetable of New York State.
Summary of specific provisions
Amends the State law by adding a new section 89 designating sweet corn as the official vegetable of the state of New York.
Justification
According to the 2012 Agricultural Census, New York State sells $68.4 million worth of sweet corn per year, not including the ancillary revenue generated from markets for things like popcorn and oils that are derived from the kernels. This ranks New York State 4th in the nation in terms of the crop's value, and therefore, the State should recognize it as a component of our overall ranking in the U.S. as an agricultural powerhouse.
Prior legislative history
S. 4741 of 2013-2014, S. 4431 of 2011-2012, S. 4238 of 2009-2010, S. 3919 of 2007-2008
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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