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NY S02783
Bill
Status
1/29/2015
Primary Sponsor
Liz Krueger
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AI Summary
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Prohibits any person from transporting, holding, buying, selling, giving, receiving, or marketing domestic sheep, cattle, or swine that cannot stand and walk without assistance
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Permits temporary transport and holding of nonambulatory animals only on the farmer's own property where the animal was raised, solely for obtaining veterinary treatment, with such actions completed without undue delay
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Defines humane euthanasia as killing by penetrating captive bolt, gunshot, or pentobarbital overdose that immediately renders the animal unconscious
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Requires humane handling of nonambulatory animals using slings, stoneboats, or wheeled conveyances, prohibiting dragging, pushing with equipment, or lifting without full body support
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Establishes misdemeanor penalties of up to one year imprisonment and/or fines up to $2,500 for violations, with each day and each prohibited action constituting separate offenses
Legislative Description
Prohibits any person from transporting, holding, buying, selling, giving, receiving or marketing a nonambulatory animal unless such animal is first humanely euthanized without undue delay from the time that such animal becomes nonambulatory; makes certain exceptions; provides violation provisions; and defines relevant terms.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
1/6/2016