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NY A00051

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/5/2011

Primary Sponsor

William Boyland

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Origin

Assembly

2009-2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Members of the public may use the hotline to report observations or knowledge of persons engaging in animal fighting conduct

  • Information received from the hotline shall be transmitted to appropriate state or local police departments and/or to county SPCAs with authorized peace officers

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Agriculture1/5/2011

Full Bill Text

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