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NY S04707
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/10/2015
Primary Sponsor
Tony Avella
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AI Summary
- Prohibits onychectomy (declawing) and flexor tendonectomy procedures on cats and other animals in New York State, except when necessary to address a medical condition such as illness, infection, disease, injury, or abnormal claw conditions
- Exempts procedures performed for therapeutic purposes, which means treating existing medical conditions; explicitly excludes cosmetic, aesthetic, or convenience-based reasons from the exemption
- Makes the following parties guilty of a violation: persons performing the procedure, individuals assisting in the procedure, and anyone who procured it including animal owners, custodians, or entities that ordered, requested, or paid for the procedure
- Violations are punishable under New York State Penal Law
- Act takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to the prohibition of the declawing of cats or other animals.
Last Action
RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
4/28/2015
Committee Referrals
Agriculture4/10/2015
Full Bill Text
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