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NY S00667
Bill
Status
1/9/2013
Primary Sponsor
Tony Avella
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AI Summary
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Prohibits offering rides to the public on horse-drawn carriage vehicles, making it unlawful to operate horse-drawn cabs in New York City.
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Removes all references to horse-drawn carriage businesses from rental horse licensing requirements, limiting regulations to riding horses only.
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Requires humane disposal of licensed horses through sale or donation to private individuals or animal sanctuaries with signed assurances the horse will be kept as a companion animal and not used in carriage businesses.
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Repeals licensing and regulatory provisions for horse-drawn cab owners and drivers, including suspension and revocation procedures specific to horse-drawn cab operations.
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Eliminates requirements for horse-drawn cab licenses, inspection cards, license plates, and related administrative oversight previously managed by the Department of Consumer Affairs.
Legislative Description
Prohibits the operation of horse drawn cabs in the city of New York; defines the circumstances under which sale or disposal of a horse shall be deemed humane.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CITIES
1/8/2014