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NY A04735
Bill
Status
9/23/2014
Primary Sponsor
Nick Perry
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AI Summary
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Requires petting zoo operators to provide and maintain at least one clearly designated hand washing or hand cleansing facility located at or within 50 feet of the exit from the petting zoo area.
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Mandates signs at every petting zoo exit warning that animals may carry disease-causing germs and bacteria, with directions to the hand washing facility.
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Extends hand washing facility requirements to carnivals, fairs, amusement parks, farms, and farmers' markets that feature live animals patrons may touch, hold, or pet.
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Requires signs at animal contact areas in these establishments informing patrons that animals may carry disease-causing germs and bacteria and recommending hand washing.
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Establishes a civil penalty of up to $500 for petting zoo operators who fail to maintain required hand washing facilities and signage; allows the state Health Commissioner and NYC Health Commissioner to create additional rules to prevent bacteria and virus spread at such establishments.
Legislative Description
Requires operators of petting zoos to maintain hand washing or hand cleansing facilities for persons attending such petting zoos within no more than fifty feet of the exit from the petting zoo area; and requires other public establishments featuring animals that patrons may reasonably come in contact with to provide hand washing or hand cleansing facilities.
Last Action
signed chap.358
9/23/2014