What's happening
This bill amends the agriculture and markets law to include game birds bred or raised under a class A game bird license.
Why it matters
Expands agricultural protections. By including game birds bred or raised under a class A license within the definition of agriculture, these operations may gain access to benefits, protections, and programs (such as tax breaks, grants, or right-to-farm protections) previously unavailable to them.
Supports rural and farm economies. The amendment could help bolster rural economies by legitimizing and supporting game bird breeders as part of the broader agricultural sector, potentially encouraging investment and job creation.
Aligns regulatory treatment. Treating game bird breeding similar to other agricultural activities may standardize oversight and reduce regulatory confusion, making it easier for breeders to operate within a clear legal framework.
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History
- Referred to agriculture
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STATE OF NEW YORK
889
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
January 9, 2019
Introduced by Sen. YOUNG -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Agriculture
AN ACT to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to game bird breeding
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 2 of section 301 of the agriculture and markets law is amended by adding a new paragraph m to read as follows:
m. Game birds bred or raised in conjunction with a class A game bird license as provided for in section 11-1901 of the environmental conservation law.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD04131-01-9
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Title of bill
An act to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to game bird breeding
Purpose
To extend agricultural district protections to on-farm breeding of certain game birds provided that such farm is otherwise eligible for the agricultural assessment of farm operation.
Summary of provisions
Section 301 of the Agriculture and Markets Law is amended to include game birds bred and/or raised with a DEC permitted Class A game bird license within the definition of livestock and livestock products for purposes of Article 25-AA Agricultural Districts Law.
Existing law
Existing law does not provide specific protection to game bird breeders for on-farm breeding.
Justification
In this age of global competition, low prices and increasing taxes, traditional agricultural operations continually search for ways to add value to their farms and increase net farm income. One new method that farmers are beginning to employ to enhance profitability is game bird breeding. This legislation extends agricultural district protections and benefits under Article 25-AA of the Agriculture and Markets Law to game bird breeding operations.
Legislative history
2018: S.3935-A Referred to Agriculture 2017: S.3935 Referred to Agriculture 2016: S.3439-A Referred to Agriculture 2015: S.3439 Referred to Agriculture 2013,2014: S.2624 Referred to Agriculture 2011,2012: S.770 Passed Senate 2009,2010: S.2434/A.9910 Passed Senate 2007,2008: S.5676-B/A.8422 Passed Senate
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Effective immediately.
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