S 1882 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to certain farm wineries, farm breweries, farm distilleries, and farm cideries whose business includes agricultural tourism

This bill (S 1882) affects farm wineries, breweries, distilleries, and cideries in approved agricultural districts that offer agricultural tourism - such as on-farm tastings, weddings, harvest festivals, and food sales. It creates a process where these businesses can request the state commissioner to determine if local land use regulations or permits unreasonably restrict their marketing or agricultural practices. The bill expands the definition of "agricultural tourism" to include activities promoting farm product sales and public education about farming, and broadens "farm operation" to cover food sales, events, and crop purchasing between New York farms. It does not change existing laws but provides a formal review mechanism for businesses facing local regulatory barriers.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 14, 2025
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Mark Walczyk
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