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HCS/HB 1848 - The act creates the Urban Farming Task Force within the Department of Agriculture. The Task Force shall be made up of 15 members, with representation specified, and all but the director of the Department of Agriculture and members of the General Assembly must be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Task Force is charged with studying and making recommendations regarding the impact of urban farm cooperatives, vertical farming, and sustainable living communities in the state. In its study, the Task Force must examine trends in urban farming, existing resources and capacity for urban farming, the impact of urban farming on the community, and any needed state legislation or policies. The Task Force must hold meetings in at least 3 urban areas to seek public input and must submit its findings to the Governor and General Assembly by December 31, 2010. The Task Force shall thereafter meet at least once annually to review the implementation of its recommendations and to provide supplemental updates. The provisions of the act expire on December 31, 2013. ERIKA JAQUES
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