N.Y. N. Y. wine/grape 80/85 § 3: Purposes and powers

§ 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.