Bill > A04632

This bill amends the parks, recreation and historic preservation law to encourage farmers' markets in state parks by requiring the parks office to actively promote and support these markets, provided they do not harm the park's environment or integrity. Specifically, the bill mandates three key actions: first, posting information on the office's website about farmers' markets' locations and operating times within state parks; second, identifying opportunities to expand farmers' markets to additional state park locations; and third, coordinating with other state agencies like Empire State Development and the Department of Agriculture and Markets to further these goals. The bill defines farm and food products according to section 260 of the agriculture and markets law and aims to create more opportunities for local farmers to sell their products in state parks while ensuring the parks' natural settings are preserved. The legislation would take effect immediately upon enactment.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4632