Loading chat...
NY A06684
Bill
Status
3/11/2009
Primary Sponsor
Robert Castelli
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Establishes a statewide crime database maintained by the Division of Criminal Justice Services tracking all animal cruelty and animal fighting crimes under Article 26 of the Agriculture and Markets Law
-
Database must include names of convicted offenders and specific details of the animal cruelty or animal fighting acts that formed the basis of conviction
-
Includes information on individuals who pleaded guilty to other charges in satisfaction of animal cruelty or animal fighting charges, and cases not dismissed on the merits
-
Makes database available in print and electronic formats to law enforcement entities, district attorneys, humane societies, animal prevention organizations, and animal control officers
-
Takes effect July 1, 2011, with the division required to promulgate implementing regulations immediately
Legislative Description
Relates to the creation of an animal cruelty and animal fighting database; research purposes; available to all law enforcement entities, district attorneys, duly incorporated humane societies, societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals, dog or cat protective associations and animal control officers.
Last Action
reported referred to codes
6/15/2010