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S. 879

Maple Tapping Access Program Act

Maple Tapping Access Program Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to make grants to states and tribal governments to promote the domestic maple syrup industry through: (1) promotion of research and education, (2) promotion of natural resource sustainability, (3) market promotion, and (4) encouragement of owners and operators of privately held land to initiate or expand maple-sugaring activities or to voluntarily make the land available to the public for maple-sugaring activities.

Defines "maple-sugaring" as the collection of sap from any species of tree in the genus Acer for the purpose of boiling to produce food.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY](D-NY)Sponsor
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  • Introduced in SenateMay 7, 2013
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    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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    Introduced in Senate

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