Laws & Regulations

General Law established in 1940 encompassing the formation, powers and duties of the  NYS Soil and Water Conservation Committee and the Soil and Water Conservation...

Central Law codified in 2000 that pertains to all aspects of  Agricultural Environmental Management Program. 

Law pertains to eligibility for agricultural assessment in an Agricultural District.

Law pertains to the noticing requirements of any agency, corporation or government to the Department prior to an action (acquire, fund , or construct) on...

Law pertains to an opinion made by the Commissioner upon review of a practice that deems it a sound or unsound.

Law pertaining to the obligation of  when a purchase or sale contract is presented for real property apprising new owner that the property being acquired...

Law to protect the development and improvement of agricultural lands.

Law pertaining to the Consolidation of  Certified Agricultural District. 

Law pertaining to the annual inclusion of parcels into the Certified Agricultural District. 

Law pertaining to the 8-Year review and re-certification of an existing Agricultural District.