§ 305-c. Review of proposed rules and regulations of state agencies
affecting the agricultural industry. Upon request of the state advisory
council on agriculture, or upon his or her own initiative, the
commissioner may review and comment upon a proposed rule or regulation
by another state agency which may have an adverse impact on agriculture
and farm operations in this state, and file such comment with the
proposing agency and the administrative regulations review commission.
Each comment shall be in sufficient detail to advise the proposing
agency of the adverse impact on agriculture and farm operations and the
recommended modifications. The commissioner shall prepare a status
report of any actions taken in accordance with this section and include
it in the department's annual report.