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This bill amends the parks, recreation and historic preservation law to encourage and promote farmers' markets in state parks, with several specific requirements. The bill directs the parks office to support farmers' markets that sell agricultural and food products, provided they do not harm the park's natural environment or integrity. Specifically, the parks office must: (a) post information on its website about the location and operating times of farmers' markets within state parks, (b) actively identify opportunities to expand farmers' markets to additional state park locations, and (c) collaborate with other state agencies like Empire State Development and the Department of Agriculture and Markets to advance these goals. The legislation aims to increase access to local agricultural products and support farmers by creating more venues for selling their goods, while ensuring that such markets are implemented in a way that respects the environmental and recreational purposes of state parks. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1376