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NY S07611

Bill

Status

Passed

8/17/2012

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Ritchie

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends definitions of "recognized registry association" and "working search dog" in Agriculture and Markets Law by removing outdated record-keeping and service charge requirements.

  • Requires municipalities that issue purebred licenses to remit surcharges of at least $3 collected for animal population control efforts to the state commissioner.

  • Mandates municipalities issuing dog licenses collect and submit surcharges of at least $1 for altered dogs and at least $3 for unaltered dogs to the commissioner for animal population control purposes.

  • Clarifies that dog license fee revenues cannot be used to subsidize cat spaying or neutering except as provided in the animal population control statute.

  • Makes technical corrections to cross-references in sections relating to dog seizure procedures and county animal population control programs.

Legislative Description

Relates to fees collected for animal licenses; makes technical corrections relating thereto.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.446

8/17/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules6/21/2012
Agriculture6/7/2012

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