As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ARTISAN GOODS
Items sold at a public market, hand-crafted by a local producer,
including, but not limited to, soaps, beauty products, candles, clothing,
accessories, and knit products.
FARM PRODUCTS
Items sold at a public market, from a local producer. Farm
products shall include, but are not limited to, agricultural products
such as fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, herbs, eggs, honey or other
bee products, flowers, nursery stock, and livestock food products
(including meat, milk, cheese, and other dairy products).
MARKET MANAGER
A person or organization that manages the operation of the
public market or mobile market, assigns space to producers and sellers,
directs the maintenance of premises and records, and performs related
duties as required.
MOBILE MARKET
The selling of food products, including fresh produce, fresh
meat and dairy, and dry goods, out of a bus, truck, trailer, or other
mobile unit. At least 50% of the goods for sale must be compliant
with USDA's Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
PRODUCER
The person or entity that:
A.
Raises or grows/produces farm products on the land that the
person or entity farms and owns, rents, or leases;
B.
Creates (by cooking, canning, baking, preserving, roasting,
etc.) value-added farm products; or
C.
Produces hand-crafted artisan goods.
PUBLIC MARKET
Adopts the definition of "public market" contained in § 260
of the New York Agriculture and Markets Law, with the additional requirement
that at least 75% of offered goods be either farm products or value-added
farm products. Public markets can include indoor and outdoor display
and sales. A public market may be a principal or accessory use of
a site.
VALUE-ADDED FARM PRODUCT
A product processed by a producer from a farm product, including,
but not limited to: baked goods, jams and jellies, canned vegetables,
dried fruit, syrups, salsas, salad dressings, milled grains, coffee
and other beverages, smoked or canned meats or fish, sausages, or
prepared foods.
VENDOR
A farmer or other person designated as having the right to
participate in the market.