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NY S00410

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

6/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Carl Marcellino

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 355 of the Agriculture and Markets Law to increase the maximum fine for animal abandonment from $1,000 to $2,000
  • Applies to owners, possessors, or those with charge or custody of animals who abandon animals or leave them to die in public places
  • Also applies to those who allow disabled animals to remain in public streets, roads, or places for more than three hours after receiving notice
  • Punishment remains a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year, or fine of up to $2,000, or both
  • Effective date is November 1 of the year following enactment

Legislative Description

Increases the maximum fine for the misdemeanor of abandonment of animals to $2,000.

Last Action

referred to agriculture

2/24/2016

Committee Referrals

Agriculture2/24/2016
Agriculture1/6/2016
Agriculture6/3/2015
Agriculture1/7/2015

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