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NY S00453
Bill
Status
1/9/2013
Primary Sponsor
Tony Avella
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to promptly remove any raccoon from outdoor public or private property upon receiving notice from the public that a raccoon has created a nuisance.
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Mandates the Department coordinate with the Department of Parks and Recreation for humane release of raccoons, provided the release poses no threat to public health or safety.
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Authorizes the Department to promulgate rules as necessary to implement the raccoon removal provisions.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to removal of raccoons in New York city; requires the New York city department of health and mental hygiene to remove any raccoon upon receiving notice from a member of the public that such a raccoon has created a nuisance on outdoor public or private property and to effectuate humane release thereof.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CITIES
1/8/2014