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NY S05084
Bill
Status
5/3/2011
Primary Sponsor
Greg Ball
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AI Summary
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Amends Agriculture and Markets Law Section 353-a to prohibit persons convicted of violating that section from owning or possessing companion animals without court authorization
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Requires a county court judge in the convicted person's county of residence to issue a court order authorizing animal ownership
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Mandates that convicted persons undergo psychiatric or psychological testing before a court order can be granted
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Testing results must demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the person has sound mental capacity and ability to properly care for an animal in a humane manner
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Takes effect thirty days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Prohibits a person convicted of "Buster's Law" from owning or possessing a companion animal unless authorized by court order, after appropriate psychiatric or psychological testing.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/21/2012