Prohibits dangerous practices at companion animal grooming facilities; provides that no heating elements in cage or box dryers shall be turned on; provides that any violation shall be punishable of a fine between $250-$500. /
Sponsor: Paulin Committee: AGRICULTURE

Makes provisions relating to retail farm operations; defines retail farm operations as a seasonal or annual enterprise operated for the purpose of selling predominantly farm and food products which are in support of agricultural production; includes retail farm operations under the definition of farm operations and the provisions of sound agricultural practices necessary for on-farm production, preparation and marketing. /
Sponsor: YOUNG Committee: AGRICULTURE

Relates to promoting understanding, awareness and enforcement of animal crime laws. /
Sponsor: Rosenthal Committee: AGRICULTURE

Relates to the care of animals by pet dealers; establishes care and breeding standards for pet dealers when dealing with dogs. /
Sponsor: Rosenthal Committee: AGRICULTURE

Relates to preemption of local law. /
Sponsor: Rosenthal Committee: AGRICULTURE

Relates to preemption of local law. /
Sponsor: ADDABBO Committee: AGRICULTURE

Enacts the "genetically engineered pharmaceutical and industrial crop act"; prohibits the growth, sale, raising, transportation and cultivation of genetically engineered pharmaceutical or industrial crops; imposes a civil penalty of between $250,000 and $1,000,000 for any violation thereof; authorizes the attorney general to seek equitable relief against such violations; authorizes the attorney general or any aggrieved party to commence a civil action to recover compensatory and punitive damages. /
Sponsor: Rivera P Committee: AGRICULTURE

Establishes a genetically modified organism registry within the department of agriculture and markets; provides that such registry shall include information on the location, type and use of genetically modified organisms possessed and used by institutions of higher education, and included in seeds sold and distributed in this state. /
Sponsor: Rivera P Committee: AGRICULTURE

Requires warning labels on food products which contain sodium benzoate. /
Sponsor: Rivera P Committee: AGRICULTURE

Requires all seeds that are or include genetically engineered organisms to be labeled "These are genetically engineered seeds", and include labeling on the identity of the relevant traits and characteristics introduced into such seed, any requirements for the safe handling, storage, transport and use of the seed, the name, address and telephone number of the manufacturer of the seed and the person who labeled, sells, offers for sale or exposes such seed for sale. /
Sponsor: Rivera P Committee: AGRICULTURE

Prohibits persons from owning, possessing, selling, transferring or manufacturing animal fighting paraphernalia with intent to engage in animal fighting. /
Sponsor: McEneny Committee: AGRICULTURE

Relates to requirements for pet dealers for the care and sale of cats and dogs; requires the implementation of an appropriate plan for the exercise of animals in their possession. /
Sponsor: Paulin Committee: AGRICULTURE

Prohibits subjecting any dog, cat or companion animal to a surgical procedure with no medical benefit to the animal, for cosmetic or aesthetic purposes. /
Sponsor: Malliotakis Committee: AGRICULTURE

Relates to preemption of local law. /
Sponsor: ADDABBO Committee: AGRICULTURE

Authorizes the operation of home wine makers centers as food processing establishments under the jurisdiction of the department of agriculture and markets; defines such centers as places where individuals pay a fee to use space and equipment for the purpose of making wine for personal household use and not for resale; authorizes wineries and farm wineries to operate such a business. /
Sponsor: CARLUCCI Committee: AGRICULTURE

Requires each violator of "Buster's Law" to register his or her name and address with the division of criminal justice services. /
Sponsor: BALL Committee: AGRICULTURE

Establishes the "equine industry assistance act of 2011", including the New York horse grazing program; requires the creation of the equine industry webpage; requires the implementation of horse trails; appropriates $250,000 therefor. /
Sponsor: Crouch Committee: AGRICULTURE

Decreases the allowable base percentage change in agriculture assessment value from ten percent to two percent of the preceding year. /
Sponsor: RITCHIE Committee: AGRICULTURE

Requires each violator of "Buster's Law" to register his or her name and address with the division of criminal justice services. /
Sponsor: BALL Committee: AGRICULTURE

Prohibits subjecting any dog, cat or companion animal to a surgical procedure with no medical benefit to the animal, for cosmetic or aesthetic purposes. /
Sponsor: GOLDEN Committee: AGRICULTURE