Bill > S04911

This bill amends the New York agriculture and markets law to create a specific exemption from food processing establishment licensing requirements for certain small-scale syrup and honey processors. Specifically, processors of syrup made from tree sap or honey will be exempt from licensing if they meet two key conditions: they do not purchase syrup from other sources for repackaging, and they do not combine their syrup with other ingredients that could support the growth of infectious or harmful organisms. The bill requires that such exempt establishments still maintain sanitary conditions. This exemption is part of a broader set of regulations governing food processing establishments, which typically require biennial licensing, payment of fees (usually $400, with some variations for small businesses), and demonstration of food safety practices. By creating this targeted exemption, the bill aims to reduce regulatory burden on small, direct producers of tree sap and honey syrup who operate in a relatively low-risk manner.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4911