NY S01033

Establishes the "Pygmy Pig Regulation Law" to regulate ownership of pygmy pigs (Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs, pygmy pigs, or mini-pigs) in New York City residential zones, defined as pigs no higher than 22 inches at the shoulder and weighing no more than 200 pounds.

Permits no more than one pygmy pig per dwelling in residential zones and requires owners to obtain an animal license from the Department after providing proof from a licensed veterinarian that the pig has been neutered or spayed and vaccinated against pseudo rabies.

Establishes specific neutering and spaying requirements: male pygmy pigs must be neutered prior to nine weeks of age and female pygmy pigs must be spayed prior to six months of age.

Requires owners to exercise due care to prevent pygmy pigs from straying or roaming on streets and public places, and mandates immediate notification to the Department if a pygmy pig is exposed to rabies, with isolation and veterinary supervision required for six months at the owner's expense.

Establishes civil penalties of $250 to $500 for violations, adjudicated before the Department's administrative tribunal, and allows the Commissioner to promulgate additional rules and regulations including additional vaccinations.