1/4/12 N.Y. St. Reg. AAM-42-11-00024-A
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE State Administrative Procedure Act, NOTICE is hereby given of the following action:
Action taken:
Amendment of section 276.4 of Title 1 NYCRR.
Statutory authority:
Agriculture and Markets Law, sections 16, 18, 214-b, 251-z-4 and 251-z-9
Subject:
Sale of sliced cheese at farmers' markets.
Purpose:
To exempt persons who slice cheese at farmers' markets for sale to consumers from having to obtain a food processing license.
Text or summary was published
in the October 19, 2011 issue of the Register, I.D. No. AAM-42-11-00024-P.
Final rule as compared with last published rule:
No changes.
Text of rule and any required statements and analyses may be obtained from:
Mr. Stephen D. Stich, NYS Dept. of Agriculture and Markets, 10B Airline Drive, Albany, NY 12235, (518) 457-4492, email:
stephen.stich@agriculture.ny.govAssessment of Public Comment
The Department received one comment on this proposed rule. The Farmers’ Market Federation of New York (Federation) extended its support, noting that the proposal would help build a stronger relationship between the market and the consumer. This affords the consumer a fresh and wholesome product while ensuring that markets are able to realize growth in cheese sales. The Federation also applauded the proposed food safety requirements since the Federation members believe such requirements would be appropriate in providing consumers a safe product.
The Department agrees with the sum and substance of this comment.
