* ยง 28. Advisory group for improving urban and rural consumer access
to locally produced, healthy foods. The commissioner shall convene an
advisory group with representatives from agriculture, food access
organizations, food retailers and economic development agencies to
identify strategies and opportunities to expand access for underserved,
nutritionally deficient urban and rural communities to healthy, locally
produced food in New York state, including identifying new and
innovative methods to increase the production, marketing and
distribution of locally produced, fresh food in such communities in New
York state.
Not later than one year after the effective date of this section, a
report shall be delivered by the commissioner to the governor and the
legislature on the findings and recommendations of such advisory group.
* NB Repealed after the report required to this section has been
delivered.
Structure New York Laws
Article 2 - Department of Agriculture and Markets; Jurisdiction; General Powers and Duties
4 - Department of Agriculture and Markets.
5 - Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets.
11 - Other Officers and Employees.
13 - Salaries of Officers; Expenses.
16 - General Powers and Duties of Department.
16-A - Food Products Containing Nitrous Oxide; Packaging.
16-B - Public Awareness Campaign Regarding Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Diseases.
20 - Access to Place of Business.
20-A - Search Warrant in Aid of the Commissioner of Agriculture.
21 - Interference With Department Employees in Performance of Duties; Bribery.
22 - Power to Administer Oaths and Compel Testimony.
23 - Records, Documents and Papers of the Department.
24 - Publication of Department Bulletins, Publications and Reports.
26 - Transfer of Property and Records in Custody of Council of Agriculture and Markets.
27 - Obtaining Title to Real Property by Purchase or Acquisition.