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NY A00051
Bill
Status
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
William Boyland
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of the Division of Criminal Justice Services shall establish and maintain a toll-free statewide hotline for reporting animal fighting violations under Agriculture and Markets Law Section 351
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Members of the public may use the hotline to report observations or knowledge of persons engaging in animal fighting conduct
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Information received from the hotline shall be transmitted to appropriate state or local police departments and/or to county SPCAs with authorized peace officers
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Division of Criminal Justice Services shall prepare an annual report detailing the number, location, and nature of calls received, published on the division's website
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Act takes effect 90 days after enactment, with authority for implementing regulations to be completed before the effective date
Legislative Description
Establishes a toll-free statewide number for use in the investigation and prevention of animal fighting; provides reports be transmitted to the state or local police department and/or to the SPCA.
Last Action
referred to agriculture
1/5/2011