A
bill has been signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo that saves farmers money and makes it easier for farm vehicles
to travel on roadways.
Previously,
agriculture plated vehicles could travel on public highways only to
landfills, motor vehicle repair shops or between portions of a farm or
farms.
Now, under the bill crafted by state Sen. Patricia Ritchie, R-Oswegatchie and chair of the state Senate Agriculture Committee, vehicles registered for agricultural purposes will be permitted to
travel on public highways from their point of sale to a farm.
“Before
now, farm vehicles needed to be transported by trailer from their point
of sale to the farm, adding to the cost of the vehicle and placing an
unnecessary burden on farmers,” said Ritchie.
“By
removing this inconsistency in the law, we will save farmers from extra
costs and make it easier for them to transport the vehicles that are
essential to their operations.”
The bipartisan measure was sponsored in the Assembly by Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther, D-Forestburgh.
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