New York A08901 mandates the community gardens task force to assess community gardens on public land for potential designation as critical.

New York A08901 requires the community gardens task force to evaluate all community gardens on publicly owned land to determine their eligibility for designation as critical environmental areas (CEA). The task force must consult with garden members and relevant agencies, and provide written summaries of their findings. The assessment must be completed by January 1, 2028, with additional assessments for new gardens every five years thereafter. The task force will report its findings to the governor and legislature by January 1, 2027.

New York A08901 mandates the community gardens task force to assess community gardens on public land for potential designation as critical.

New York A08901 requires the community gardens task force to evaluate all community gardens on publicly owned land to determine their eligibility for designation as critical environmental areas (CEA). The task force must consult with garden members and relevant agencies, and provide written summaries of their findings. The assessment must be completed by January 1, 2028, with additional assessments for new gardens every five years thereafter. The task force will report its findings to the governor and legislature by January 1, 2027.