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NY Econ Dev L § 174 (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 5-C - Erie/barge Canal Development Program 174 - Definitions.

§  174.  Definitions.  As  used  in  this  article, unless the context   otherwise requires: 1. "Erie/Barge canal" means  the  system  of  canals   comprised  of  the Erie canal, the Champlain canal, the Oswego canal and   the Cayuga-Seneca canal as defined in section two of the canal law.2. "Canal-related tourism activities" means any activity,  program  or   project that is primarily designed and intended to further, encourage or   promote  tourism  or tourism-related recreational or cultural activities   which feature the Erie/Barge canal. Such activities may include, but not   be  limited  to,  marketing  of  the   canal   for   tourism   purposes;   beautification  and  physical  improvement  projects  to  accommodate or   attract tourists; tourism-related programs  and  events  such  as  canal   festivals,  regattas,  boat  shows,  fishing  derbies,  and planning for   tourism  development  of  the  canal;  and  business   development   and   infrastructure projects which have direct impact on tourism potential of   the Erie/Barge canal.3. "Municipality"  means any village, town or city that is adjacent to   the Erie/Barge canal.4. "Department" means  the  New  York  state  department  of  economic   development.5. "Commissioner"  means  the  commissioner  of  the  New  York  state   department of economic development.6. "Board" means the Barge canal planning  and  development  board  as   established in article thirteen-A of the canal law.
NY Econ Dev L § 175 (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 5-C - Erie/barge Canal Development Program 175 - General Functions, Powers and Duties of the Commissioner.

§  175.  General functions, powers and duties of the commissioner. The   commissioner is hereby directed:  1.  To  establish  and  administer  an   Erie/Barge  canal  challenge  grant  program  in  coordination  with the   department  of  transportation,  pursuant   to   section   one   hundred   seventy-six of this article, within amounts appropriated therefor;2.  To  assist  municipalities, in coordination with the board, on the   Erie/Barge canal plan canal-related activities for  tourism  development   purposes;3.   To   collect,   coordinate,   and   disseminate  information,  in   coordination with the  board,  on  canal-related  activities  along  the   entire canal that promote and encourage tourism development; and4.  To  do all things necessary, desirable and convenient to carry out   its powers, functions and duties.
NY Econ Dev L § 177 (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 5-C - Erie/barge Canal Development Program 177 - Reporting Requirements.

§  177.  Reporting requirements. 1. On or before October first of each   year, grant recipients shall report to the  department  on  the  use  of   grant  funds. The report shall include, where appropriate, total project   or activity cost, or description of the activity or project, the  number   of  persons  served,  an  outline  of  plans to continue the activity or   project, whether such grants shall be required in future years, and  any   other information that the commissioner may deem necessary.2.  On  or  before  November  first of each year, the department shall   report to the governor and the temporary president of the senate and the   minority leader of the senate and the speaker of the  assembly  and  the   minority  leader  of  the  assembly  of  its  findings,  conclusions and   recommendations on the implementation of the provisions of this article.
NY Econ Dev L § 178 (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 5-D - Agriculture Economic Development Program 178 - Legislative Findings and Intent.

§  178.  Legislative  findings  and  intent. The legislature finds and   determines:1. that  the  state's  vast  agricultural  resources  and  significant   agricultural  products  industries  play  a  key  role in the continuing   economic growth and vitality of all regions of the state;2. that significant untapped agricultural resources  present  economic   development  opportunities  that  could promote growth thereby enhancing   the well being of employers and employees in food processing  and  other   related  agricultural businesses, as well as promoting the economic well   being of farm families throughout the state through job creation and job   retention; and3. that the state's agricultural interests will  be  enhanced  in  the   event  opportunities  to  expand  the  market for agricultural crops and   processed  foods  can  be   developed   in   the   state,   nation   and   internationally.
NY Econ Dev L § 179 (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 5-D - Agriculture Economic Development Program 179 - Definitions.

§ 179. Definitions. For the purposes of this article:1.  "Program" shall mean the agricultural economic development program   established pursuant to this article.2. "Agricultural  resources  industry"  shall  mean  those  businesses   involved  in  the  harvesting,  marketing, research, processing, storage   and/or manufacturing  of  agricultural  products  or  provide  essential   inputs for or services to such businesses and shall include job training   and public information programs associated with such products.
NY Econ Dev L § 180-A (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 5-D - Agriculture Economic Development Program 180-A - General Functions.

§  180-a.  General  functions. There is hereby created an agricultural   economic development program, the purpose of which shall  be  to  target   and promote:1.  agricultural  resources  industry  development  in  ways which are   economically sustainable and environmentally sound;2. public awareness and understanding of the  economic,  cultural  and   environmental importance of New York agriculture;3.  the  development,  retention, diversification and expansion of the   agricultural resources  industry  in  ways  that  will  enhance  related   efforts  of  federal, state and local agencies, commissions, committees,   associations, trade groups and manufacturers;4. electronic and other information shared related to the  agriculture   resources industry;5.  the  development  of  financing  mechanisms for the establishment,   retention, diversification and expansion of new and existing value added   agricultural products for sale  in  local,  national  and  international   markets;6.  demonstration  projects which would improve business profitability   in the marketing, processing, storage  or  manufacture  of  agricultural   products;7.  the  review  of  any  regulatory  barriers  which  may  impede the   development, retention, diversification or expansion of the agricultural   resources industry;8. geographically balanced public input and  advice  from  individuals   and   agencies   directly  involved  with  the  production,  processing,   manufacturing and storage  of  agricultural  products;  and  such  other   individuals and agencies as may be engaged in state and local activities   in support of economic development in the agriculture resource industry;   and9.  all  things  necessary  or  convenient to carry out the functions,   powers and duties expressly set forth in this article.
NY Econ Dev L § 180-B (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 5-D - Agriculture Economic Development Program 180-B - Reports.

§  180-b.  Reports. The commissioner shall make an annual report on or   before  March  thirty-first  of  each  year  to  the  governor  and  the   legislature setting forth the activities undertaken by the program.
NY Econ Dev L § 181-A (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 5-D - Agriculture Economic Development Program 181-A - Assistance of Other State Agencies.

§  181-a.  Assistance  of  other  state  agencies.  To  effectuate the   purposes of this article, the commissioner  may  request  and  shall  be   entitled  to  receive from any state agency, and the same are authorized   to provide such assistance, service, facilities and data as will  enable   the  program  to  carry out the functions, powers and duties provided by   this article and such temporary or permanently assigned personnel as the   director of the budget may approve.
NY Econ Dev L § 181-B (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 5-D - Agriculture Economic Development Program 181-B - Functions, Powers and Duties of Other Departments and State Agencies.

§  181-b.  Functions, powers and duties of other departments and state   agencies. Nothing contained in this article shall be deemed  to  detract   in any way from the functions, powers or duties prescribed by law of any   department  of  the  state  or  to  interrupt  or  preclude  the  direct   relationship of any such  department  or  agency  with  other  agencies,   individuals  or  corporations  for  the  carrying  out of its functions,   powers and duties.
NY Econ Dev L § 181-C (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 5-E - Empire State Golf Trails Program 181-C - Legislative Intent.

* §   181-c.   Legislative  intent.  The  legislature  recognizes  the   importance of the sport of golf as an economic engine in  New  York.  As   the  sport  of  golf  continues  to  become  more popular, golf vacation   experiences will grow commensurately as tourist destinations.  A  recent   study  by  the  National  Golf  Foundation  found  that  in  neighboring   Pennsylvania, the golf industry generates 1.1 billion dollars in  direct   economic  benefit  and  2.3  billion  dollars  in  direct  and  indirect   benefits, making it one of the largest industries in Pennsylvania.  Golf   enthusiasts  typically enjoy flexible incomes and spend at above average   levels on golf vacations. New York state must act to capitalize on  this   visitor  spending.  As  home  to  many premiere golf courses, as well as   affordable courses, New York is in  an  excellent  position  to  attract   travelers  seeking  a unique golf experience. The state must take on the   responsibility of  making  New  York  an  attractive  and  user-friendly   destination for all travelers seeking a golf experience.* NB There are 2 § 181-c's
NY Econ Dev L § 181-D (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 5-E - Empire State Golf Trails Program 181-D - Definitions.

* §  181-d.  Definitions.  As  used  in  this  article  the  following   definitions shall apply:1. "golf trail" shall mean a series of golf courses identified by  the   commissioner,  which  may  be linked by geography, quality, price range,   design and/or professional rating.2. "golf passport" shall mean a booklet or other publication, which is   specific to the golf courses or surrounding attractions on a golf trail,   and may include discounts and other incentives related to  visiting  the   golf courses and attractions on the golf trail.* NB There are 2 § 181-d's
NY Econ Dev L § 181-E (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 5-E - Empire State Golf Trails Program 181-E - General Functions, Powers and Duties of the Commissioner.

* §  181-e.  General functions, powers and duties of the commissioner.   1.  The commissioner shall develop and implement an  "I  love  NY  golf"   promotion   program.   The   commissioner,   in   conjunction  with  the   commissioner of parks, recreation  and  historic  preservation  and  any   local  government  official  or  entity, shall identify a series of golf   courses to be part of a golf trail. No fewer than two golf trails should   be identified for the purposes of  the  program,  and  the  commissioner   shall  work  to  ensure  an  adequate  representation  of  golf  courses   throughout New  York  state.  In  identifying  specific  courses  to  be   included  on a golf trail, special consideration shall be given to those   trails, which can be thematically linked by surrounding arts,  cultural,   historical,  entertainment  or other tourism destinations or exhibits of   interest to travelers.2.  The  commissioner  shall  cause  to  be  developed  golf  vacation   itineraries  based  on  specific  golf  trails, which shall identify for   visitors  surrounding  attractions,  restaurants,  golf  supply   shops,   lodging  and  other exhibits or places of entertainment as may be a part   of the theme linking the golf courses on the golf trail.3. The commissioner shall work to develop discount packages  for  such   golf trails, which may include the development of a golf passport.4.  Nothing  shall  preclude the commissioner from contracting with an   independent vacation or travel package  company  to  help  develop  golf   vacation packages along a golf trail.* NB There are 2 § 181-e's
NY Econ Dev L § 181-C-2 (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 5-E* - Empire State Brewery Trails Program 181-C*2 - Legislative Intent.

* §   181-c. Legislative   intent.   The  legislature  recognizes  the   importance of the beer brewery industry's economic impact in  New  York.   The  history  of  breweries  in New York, especially rich in Buffalo, as   well as the re-emergence of  breweries  and  the  recent  popularity  of   micro-breweries  throughout  the  state  has the potential to add to the   state's tourism trade and encourage such small businesses  to  flourish.   It  is  calculated  that  breweries  directly  employ  two thousand four   hundred  seventy-six  people,  and  support  sixteen  thousand   related   positions.  The  industry  is  responsible  for nearly one hundred sixty   million dollars in wages, and  through  direct  and  support  industries   supplies  New York with six hundred fifteen million dollars in state and   local  tax  revenue.  The   legislature   finds   that   breweries   and   micro-breweries  currently  lack, but would sustain a tourism component.   Having a tourism  function,  the  breweries  and  micro-breweries  might   expand  their  business  to  support  increased tours and demand, likely   enhancing  their  already  significant  economic  contribution.  It   is   therefore the intent of this legislature to have created a program which   will  systematically identify breweries for the inclusion into a brewery   trail. It is further the intent of the legislature that these trails  be   linked  thematically,  and  be  construed so as to be easily traveled by   tourists  and  enthusiasts.  The  legislature  seeks  the  creation   of   itineraries  to  aid  travelers  along  brewery  trails, which also link   together other attractions and venues along  such  trails  in  order  to   entice  visitors with a simple and efficient travel plan.  Further it is   the intent of this legislature to see that these trails  are  adequately   signed so that travelers may independently follow the trail with ease.* NB There are 2 § 181-c's
NY Econ Dev L § 181-D-2 (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 5-E* - Empire State Brewery Trails Program 181-D*2 - Definitions.

* §   181-d. Definitions.  As  used  in  this  article  the  following   definitions shall apply:1. "brewery trail" shall mean a series of breweries or micro-breweries   identified by the  commissioner,  which  may  be  linked  by  geographic   proximity  and  alignment, thematic consistency, historical consistency,   brewing process and/or resulting product.2. "brewery passport" shall mean a booklet or other publication, which   is specific to the  beer  breweries  or  surrounding  attractions  on  a   brewery trail, and may include discounts and other incentives related to   visiting the breweries and attractions on the brewery trail.* NB There are 2 § 181-d's
NY Econ Dev L § 181-F (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 5-F - Senior Tourism Attractions Program 181-F - Definitions.

§  181-f.  Definitions. For the purposes of this article the following   terms shall have the following meanings:1. "Senior" shall mean persons of at least sixty years or older;2. "Senior tourism attraction" shall  mean  a  tourism  attraction  as   identified  by a participatory organization that specifies opportunities   for seniors.
NY Econ Dev L § 181-G (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 5-F - Senior Tourism Attractions Program 181-G - Senior Tourism Attractions Program.

§  181-g.  Senior tourism attractions program. 1. The commissioner, in   conjunction  with  all  relevant  departments  and   agencies,   tourism   promotion  agencies, and the director of the office for the aging and in   consultation with applicable local government officials,  shall  develop   and  implement  a senior tourism attractions program. Such program shall   include the opportunity to  incorporate  information  for  visitors  and   senior   attractions  in  each  of  the  state's  vacation  regions.  In   identifying  specific  attractions  to  be  included  in  the   program,   consideration  shall  be  given  to  attractions  that  can be linked to   surrounding   artistic,   cultural,   historical,   and    entertainment   attractions or other tourism attractions.2.  The senior tourism attractions program shall identify for visitors   of senior friendly attractions the surrounding attractions, restaurants,   lodging and other exhibits or places of entertainment.3. Information about the senior tourism attractions shall be  publicly   available  and  posted  on the websites of the department, the office of   parks, recreation and historic preservation,  and  the  office  for  the   aging.
NY Econ Dev L § 182 (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 6 - New York State Economic Development Power Allocation Board 182 - The New York State Economic Development Power Allocation Board.

§ 182. The New York state economic development power allocation board.   There  is  hereby  created  a  New York state economic development power   allocation board, which shall  possess  the  powers  and  duties  herein   specified  and  all  the  powers  necessary  or  proper to carry out the   purposes of this article. The board shall consist of four  members,  two   of  whom  shall  be  appointed  by the governor and one of whom shall be   appointed by the speaker of the  assembly  and  one  of  whom  shall  be   appointed  by the president pro tempore of the senate. Each member shall   be appointed for terms of three years or until a  successor  shall  have   been  named  and  qualified.  The  chairman  shall  be designated by the   governor from amongst the members.  Three  members  shall  constitute  a   quorum  for  the  purposes  of  organizing  the board and conducting the   business thereof; and no actions of the board may be taken  except  upon   the affirmative vote of at least three members. Videoconferencing may be   used  for  attendance  and  participation  by  members  of the board. If   videoconferencing is used the board shall provide an opportunity for the   public to attend, listen and observe at  any  site  at  which  a  member   participates.  The public notice for the meeting shall inform the public   that vidioconferencing will be used,  identify  the  locations  for  the   meeting,  and  state that the public has the right to attend the meeting   at any of the locations. Members of the  board,  except  those  who  are   employees  or  officers  of the state, its authorities or agencies shall   not receive a salary or other compensation, but  shall  be  allowed  the   necessary  and  actual  expenses  incurred  in the performance of duties   under this article.
NY Econ Dev L § 183 (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 6 - New York State Economic Development Power Allocation Board 183 - General Powers and Duties of the Board.

§  183.  General powers and duties of the board. In furtherance of the purposes set forth in this article, the board shall have  the  following powers:  (a)  To  adopt,  within  one  hundred  twenty  days after appointment, eligibility  criteria  and  rules  and  regulations  relating   to   the activities of the board.  (b)  To  evaluate applications for allocations of economic development power  and  to  make  recommendations  with  respect  to  such  proposed allocations.  (c)  To  evaluate economic development plans for the use of industrial incentive awards submitted by the power authority of the  state  of  New York pursuant to this article.  (d) To provide advice and assistance when appropriate to applicants on state  economic  development  programs  and  services in addition to the economic development power and industrial incentive awards  specifically provided for in this section.   The  department,  the  power  authority  of the state of New York, the urban  development  corporation,   and   all   other   state   officers, departments,   boards,  divisions  and  commissions  shall  render  such services to the board  within  their  respective  functions  as  may  be requested by the board.   The board shall solicit applications for economic development power by public   notice.   Such  notice  shall  be  in  the  form  of  newspaper advertisements, press releases, and by such other  means  as  the  board finds appropriate.
NY Econ Dev L § 184 (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 6 - New York State Economic Development Power Allocation Board 184 - Criteria for Eligibility for Economic Development Power.

§  184.  Criteria for eligibility for economic development power. Each application for an allocation of economic  development  power  shall  be evaluated  under  criteria  adopted  by  the  board. Such criteria shall address, but need not be limited to:  (a) the number of  new  jobs  created  as  a  result  of  an  economic development power allocation;  (b)  the  applicant's  long-term  commitment  to  New  York  state, as evidenced by the applicant's current and/or planned  capital  investment in business facilities in New York state;  (c)  the  ratio  of  the number of jobs to be created to the amount of economic development power requested by the applicant;  (d) the types of jobs created, as measured by wage and benefit levels, security and stability of employment;  (e) the type and cost of buildings, equipment  and  facilities  to  be constructed, enlarged or installed;  (f)  the  extent  to  which economic development power will affect the overall productivity or competitiveness of the applicant's business  and its existing employment within the state;  (g)  the  extent  to which an allocation of economic development power may result in a competitive disadvantage for  other  businesses  in  the state;  (h)  the general economic conditions and economic distress in the area in which the applicant's business facility  would  be  located  and  the extent  to  which  economic  development  power  could contribute to the alleviation of such distress;  (i) the growth potential of the business facility and the contribution of economic strength to the area in which the business  facility  is  or would be located;  (j)  the  extent of the applicant's willingness to make jobs available to persons defined as  eligible  for  services  under  the  federal  job training  partnership  act of nineteen hundred eighty-two and the extent of the applicant's willingness to satisfy affirmative action goals;  (k) the extent to which an allocation of economic development power is consistent  with  state,  regional  and   local   economic   development strategies  and priorities and supported by local units of government in the area in which the business is located; and  (l) the impact of  the  allocation  on  the  operation  of  any  other facilities  of  the applicant, on other businesses within the state, and upon other electric ratepayers.