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NY S04706

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

Tony Avella

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits tethering, restraining, caging, or penning of dogs or animals between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.

  • Allows tethering between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. only if the pen or cage is at least four times the height and length of the animal and does not cause choking, inhumane conditions, or prevent access to food, water, shade, and dry ground.

  • First offense is a misdemeanor punishable by 2 days to 6 months incarceration, 48 to 120 hours community service, and a fine of $200 to $1,000.

  • Second offense results in 10 days to 6 months incarceration and a fine of $1,000 to $2,000.

  • Third offense is classified as a felony.

Legislative Description

Prohibits tethering, restraining, caging or penning of dogs or animals between the hours of 7 p.m. to 6 a.m; may be tethered to a stationary object or a pen or cage in a sized pen or cage four times the height and length of said dog or animal.

Last Action

REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

1/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Agriculture4/10/2015

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