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NY S01495
Bill
Status
6/20/2013
Primary Sponsor
Carl Marcellino
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AI Summary
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Adds a new definition of "pet" to penal law as a dog or cat provided food and shelter by the owner or lawful custodian in a dwelling, enclosure, or yard within the property boundary line
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Amends grand larceny in the fourth degree to include theft of a pet regardless of its monetary value when taken from the owner, lawful custodian, dwelling, or enclosed yard
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Applies to pets taken from the person of the owner or custodian, from the dwelling, or from any enclosure or yard contained within the real property boundary of such dwelling
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Takes effect on November 1st of the year following enactment
Legislative Description
Includes the theft of a pet within the crime of grand larceny in the fourth degree in certain instances; defines "pet" as a licensed dog or cat harbored by the owner or lawful custodian of such dog or cat in a dwelling or within an enclosure or yard.
Last Action
referred to codes
6/19/2014