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NY S05048
Bill
Status
5/7/2013
Primary Sponsor
Jose Serrano
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AI Summary
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Transfers dog licensing authority from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, effective 60 days after enactment
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Establishes a tiered licensing fee structure with a base fee for all dogs and an additional fee (at least 85% of base fee) for non-sterilized dogs, with fees set by local law
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Directs revenue from the additional non-sterilized dog fee and 75% of penalties for non-compliance to the Animal Population Control Fund for low-cost sterilization services
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Requires dog owners to provide veterinary proof of sterilization or a sworn statement to avoid the additional non-sterilized dog fee, with medical exemptions available
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Sets maximum civil penalties of $75 for first violation and $100 for repeat violations within five years for failure to license dogs, enforced by the Health Department or designated entities
Legislative Description
Relates to animal control and licensing of animals; relates to the better protection of lost and strayed animals and to securing the rights of owners thereof; relates to licensing of dogs in certain cities; relates to the animal population control fund.
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A2046
6/20/2014