Strengthens enforcement efforts of the state's anti-slaughter of race horses and race horse breeding stock law; requires the posting of signage that states it is illegal to sell or transfer such animals for the purposes of slaughter.
Establishes a tax credit for farmers who maximize carbon sequestration potential through a "carbon farming" land management strategy; directs DEC to develop regulations related to certifying the amount of carbon sequestered or emissions reduced.
Relates to licensed pet breeders and brokers; requires a pet dealer to only purchase a dog or cat for resale from a breeder or broker licensed by the United States department of agriculture or exempt from United States department of agriculture licensing per United States department of agriculture regulation, and such breeder or broker shall be in possession of all other licenses required for a breeder or broker by the state in which such breeder or broker is located.
Includes certain land that is owned or rented as a farm operation for the production for sale of crops, livestock or livestock products as land used in agricultural production.
Directs the department of agriculture and markets to establish a grading system for retail food stores, food service establishments and food warehouses.
Prohibits contracts for the purchase or financing of a dog, cat, or rabbit from including provisions allowing repossession of the animal; provides that such provisions apply to the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits through an online website.