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NY S05084
Bill
Status
4/30/2015
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Griffo
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AI Summary
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Prohibits performing onychectomy (declawing), partial or complete phlangectomy, or tendonectomy procedures on cats in New York State except for therapeutic purposes.
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Defines therapeutic purpose as addressing a physical medical condition such as existing or recurring illness, infection, disease, injury, or abnormal claw condition that compromises the cat's health.
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Excludes cosmetic, aesthetic, or convenience-related reasons from the definition of therapeutic purpose.
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Establishes a violation punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for performing these procedures without a therapeutic purpose.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to the prohibition of declawing of cats; makes such violation punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000.
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 5084A
6/3/2016