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NY S06769

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/7/2014

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Libous

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits piercing of companion animals unless the piercing provides medical benefit and is performed by or under supervision of a licensed veterinarian; excludes ear tags on rabbits and cavies
  • Prohibits tattooing of companion animals unless for medical benefit (performed by or under veterinarian supervision) or for identification purposes using only numbers/letters from a registered animal tattoo identification registry
  • Design-purpose tattoos are prohibited regardless of who performs them
  • Violations are misdemeanors punishable by imprisonment for up to one year, a fine of up to $1,000, or both
  • Effective 120 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits companion animal piercing and tattooing except when done in conjunction with a medical procedure for the benefit of a companion animal.

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A739D

6/18/2014

Committee Referrals

Agriculture3/7/2014

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