Legislation
SECTION 3
Purposes and powers
N. Y. Wine/Grape 80/85 (NYW) CHAPTER 80
§ 3. Purposes and powers. 1. The foundation is authorized and directed
to plan and provide for the implementation of programs to:
(a) Engage in research into market development, new or improved
methods of production, packaging, and processing of wine, grapes, and
grape products; production of by-products of grape manufacturing
processes and any other marketable products; improved methods of grape
breeding, virus resistance and control of pests and disease; vineyard
conversion; mechanization of brandy production; and overall improvement
in the production and quality of wines, grapes and grape products,
(b) Reduce agricultural unemployment and increase state and local
revenues by developing methods and techniques to enhance the image and
quality of New York wine and grape products so as to expand existing
markets and develop new markets therefor,
(c) Advertise and promote the sale of wine and other grape products in
areas that will reach the greatest number of potential consumers,
(d) Publish and distribute to producers, retailers and consumers
information relating to the grape, wine and grape products industries,
(e) Facilitate educational and promotional activities to enhance the
image of New York wines and grape products through coordination,
promotional and educational activities with other organizations,
(f) Carry out in any other way the declared policy of this act to
promote wine and other grape products and the grape industry of this
state.
2. The foundation shall have power: (a) to sue and be sued; (b) to
have a seal and alter the same at pleasure; (c) to acquire, hold and
dispose of personal property for its corporate purposes; (d) to enter
into contracts with the state, political subdivisions or any agency or
instrumentality thereof, or any person, firm or corporation; (e) to
accept gifts, funds, property or services from public or private sources
in furtherance of its corporate purposes; (f) to adopt, amend and repeal
by-laws for the management and regulation of its affairs; and (g) to do
any and all other things necessary or convenient to carry out its
purposes and effectively implement the provisions of this act.
to plan and provide for the implementation of programs to:
(a) Engage in research into market development, new or improved
methods of production, packaging, and processing of wine, grapes, and
grape products; production of by-products of grape manufacturing
processes and any other marketable products; improved methods of grape
breeding, virus resistance and control of pests and disease; vineyard
conversion; mechanization of brandy production; and overall improvement
in the production and quality of wines, grapes and grape products,
(b) Reduce agricultural unemployment and increase state and local
revenues by developing methods and techniques to enhance the image and
quality of New York wine and grape products so as to expand existing
markets and develop new markets therefor,
(c) Advertise and promote the sale of wine and other grape products in
areas that will reach the greatest number of potential consumers,
(d) Publish and distribute to producers, retailers and consumers
information relating to the grape, wine and grape products industries,
(e) Facilitate educational and promotional activities to enhance the
image of New York wines and grape products through coordination,
promotional and educational activities with other organizations,
(f) Carry out in any other way the declared policy of this act to
promote wine and other grape products and the grape industry of this
state.
2. The foundation shall have power: (a) to sue and be sued; (b) to
have a seal and alter the same at pleasure; (c) to acquire, hold and
dispose of personal property for its corporate purposes; (d) to enter
into contracts with the state, political subdivisions or any agency or
instrumentality thereof, or any person, firm or corporation; (e) to
accept gifts, funds, property or services from public or private sources
in furtherance of its corporate purposes; (f) to adopt, amend and repeal
by-laws for the management and regulation of its affairs; and (g) to do
any and all other things necessary or convenient to carry out its
purposes and effectively implement the provisions of this act.