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NY S03030
Bill
Status
2/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Jack Martins
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AI Summary
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Amends Agriculture and Markets Law Section 353-a to prohibit persons convicted of violating "Buster's Law" from owning or possessing companion animals
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Requires convicted persons to obtain a court order from a county court judge in their county of residence before owning or possessing a companion animal
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Court order can only be issued after the convicted person demonstrates through psychiatric or psychological testing that they have sound mental capacity and ability to properly care for animals in a humane manner, as determined by clear and convincing evidence
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Takes effect thirty days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Prohibits a person convicted of "Buster's Law" from owning or possessing a companion animal unless authorized by court order, after appropriate psychiatric or psychological testing.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
1/6/2016