N.Y. Agriculture & Markets Law § 16-b: Public awareness campaign regarding Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases

§ 16-b. Public awareness campaign regarding Lyme disease and other

tick-borne diseases. The commissioner, in consultation with the

commissioner of health, shall develop and conduct a public awareness

campaign regarding Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases. The

campaign may utilize public forums, social media and mass media,

including but not limited to internet, radio, and print advertising and

shall include materials and information on the department's website. The

campaign shall be tailored to educate farmers, farm workers, and other

agricultural employees regarding: (a) Lyme disease and other tick-borne

diseases; (b) recognition of the symptoms of Lyme disease and other

tick-borne diseases; (c) the available treatments for Lyme disease and

other tick-borne diseases; and (d) preventive measures that may be taken

to lessen the threat posed by ticks carrying Lyme disease or other

tick-borne diseases.