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NY S00427
Bill
Status
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Eric Adams
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AI Summary
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Adds new section 357-A to Agriculture and Markets Law prohibiting the transport, holding, buying, selling, or marketing of nonambulatory domestic sheep, cattle, or swine (animals unable to stand or walk without assistance)
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Allows nonambulatory animals to be transported on a farmer's property solely to receive veterinary treatment, provided transport uses humane methods (slings, sleds, or wheeled conveyances) without undue delay
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Defines "humanely euthanize" as killing by single penetrating captive bolt shot, gunshot, or chemical means that immediately renders the animal unconscious until death
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Violations constitute a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year imprisonment, a fine of up to $2,500, or both, with each day and each prohibited action constituting separate offenses
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Takes effect 120 days after becoming law, with the Commissioner of Agriculture required to promulgate implementing rules and regulations
Legislative Description
Prohibits any person from transporting, holding, buying, selling, giving, receiving or marketing a nonambulatory animal unless such animal is first humanely euthanized without undue delay from the time that such animal becomes nonambulatory; makes certain exceptions; provides violation provisions; and defines relevant terms.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
1/5/2011