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NY S07136
Bill
Status
5/1/2012
Primary Sponsor
Catharine Young
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AI Summary
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Amends Agriculture and Markets Law Section 122 to exempt dogs released for hunting or training purposes (per Environmental Conservation Law Section 11-0923) from being deemed "running at large"
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Dogs engaged in authorized hunting or training activities shall be considered under reasonable control of their owner or trainer, regardless of confinement status
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Requires dog control officers, peace officers, and police officers to make fair and reasonable efforts to determine if a dog found running at large is engaged in authorized hunting or training activities
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Prohibits charging owners or trainers with violations of local dog-keeping or running-at-large ordinances if the dog is determined to be engaged in authorized hunting or training
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Provides that dogs engaged in hunting and training as authorized by the environmental conservation law, shall not be deemed to be running at large in violation of any local law or ordinance.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/21/2012