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NY A08185
Bill
Status
Passed
7/23/2014
Primary Sponsor
Steven Otis
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of protected animals under theft laws from "dogs" to "companion animals," including cats and other domestic animals as defined in Agriculture and Markets Law Section 350
- Increases the maximum fine for stealing companion animals from $200 to $1,000
- Maintains the existing penalty of up to six months imprisonment, which can be imposed in addition to or instead of the fine
- Prohibits removing identification collars or tags from companion animals, enticing identified animals away, or transporting animals not lawfully in one's possession for the purpose of killing or selling them
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Increases penalties for stealing of companion animals to one thousand dollars.
Last Action
signed chap.185
7/23/2014
Committee Referrals
Agriculture6/11/2014
Rules6/3/2014
Codes5/28/2014
Agriculture10/4/2013
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