Bill > A03476

This bill amends the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law to create a new exemption from meat and poultry product inspection requirements. Specifically, the bill allows certain operations to be exempt from state inspection if they would be exempt under federal Meat Inspection Act or Poultry Products Inspection Act standards for intrastate commerce. While these operations would be exempt from full inspection, the bill requires the commissioner of agriculture to periodically review these establishments to ensure public health and safety. These reviews would include examining sanitation practices, storage and preparation areas, refrigeration systems, and product labeling. The bill also modifies existing sections of the law to align with these new exemption provisions, ensuring that meat and poultry products can still be sold within the state even if they are not subject to full federal or state inspection. The changes aim to provide more flexibility for smaller producers while maintaining basic health and safety standards through periodic reviews.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3476