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NY A09256
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/4/2014
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
- Requires pet dealers to have a licensed veterinarian examine and test any dog or cat within five business days of receipt, but before sale
- Veterinary examination must determine if the animal has medical conditions apparent at examination time that adversely affect its health
- For animals eighteen months of age or older, examination must include diagnosis of any congenital conditions that adversely affect the animal's health
- Any animal diagnosed with a contagious disease must be treated and caged separately from healthy animals
- Applies identical examination and testing requirements to both the Agriculture and Markets Law and the General Business Law
Legislative Description
Requires a veterinary examination of all cats prior to their sale to determine if the animal has any adverse medical conditions.
Last Action
substituted by s7432
6/19/2014
Committee Referrals
Rules6/3/2014
Codes5/28/2014
Agriculture4/4/2014
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