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NY S04100
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2015
Primary Sponsor
Jack Martins
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AI Summary
- Expands existing prohibition on tail docking to include cattle, in addition to horses currently covered under Agriculture and Markets Law Section 368
- Makes it illegal for any person to cut or otherwise operate upon the tail of cattle for purposes of docking, setting, or altering natural tail carriage
- Establishes misdemeanor penalties of up to one year imprisonment, a fine up to $500, or both for violating the prohibition
- Applies liability to owners, lessees, proprietors, users, and persons assisting in or voluntarily present at the tail docking procedure
- Makes evidence of an unhealed tail wound on an animal prima facie proof of violation by the premises owner or person in custody of the animal
Legislative Description
Prohibits tail docking of cattle.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
1/6/2016
Committee Referrals
Agriculture2/27/2015
Full Bill Text
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