New York Consolidated Laws, Agriculture and Markets Law - AGM § 305-c. Review of proposed rules and regulations of state agencies affecting the agricultural industry

Upon request of the state advisory council on agriculture, or upon his or her own initiative, the commissioner may review and comment upon a proposed rule or regulation by another state agency which may have an adverse impact on agriculture and farm operations in this state, and file such comment with the proposing agency and the administrative regulations review commission.  Each comment shall be in sufficient detail to advise the proposing agency of the adverse impact on agriculture and farm operations and the recommended modifications.  The commissioner shall prepare a status report of any actions taken in accordance with this section and include it in the department's annual report.