N.Y. Real Property Law § 333-c: Lands in agricultural districts; disclosure

§ 333-c. Lands in agricultural districts; disclosure. 1. When any

purchase and sales contract is presented for the sale, purchase, or

exchange of real property located partially or wholly within an

agricultural district established pursuant to the provisions of article

twenty-five-AA of the agriculture and markets law, the prospective

grantor shall present to the prospective grantee a disclosure notice

which states the following:

"It is the policy of this state and this community to conserve,

protect and encourage the development and improvement of agricultural

land for the production of food, and other products, and also for its

natural and ecological value. This disclosure notice is to inform

prospective residents that the property they are about to acquire lies

partially or wholly within an agricultural district and that farming

activities occur within the district. Such farming activities may

include, but not be limited to, activities that cause noise, dust and

odors. Prospective residents are also informed that the location of

property within an agricultural district may impact the ability to

access water and/or sewer services for such property under certain

circumstances. Prospective purchasers are urged to contact the New York

State Department of Agriculture and Markets to obtain additional

information or clarification regarding their rights and obligations

under article 25-AA of the Agriculture and Markets Law."

2. Such disclosure notice shall be signed by the prospective grantor

and grantee prior to the sale, purchase or exchange of such real

property.

3. Failure of the seller to provide such information to the buyer

shall not prevent the recording officer from filing such deed.