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NY S06634
Bill
Status
6/15/2016
Primary Sponsor
Terrence Murphy
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AI Summary
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Requires the commissioner of agriculture to conduct yearly inspections of pet dealers' facilities to ensure compliance with animal welfare laws, with an exception for dealers selling fewer than 25 animals annually who are inspected only upon complaint.
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Mandates immediate inspection of all facilities owned by a pet dealer upon filing of any charge related to animal cruelty or violations of pet dealer regulations.
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Requires bimonthly inspections of a pet dealer's facilities to continue until final disposition of any filed charges.
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Establishes quarterly inspections for one year following a final conviction of any charge against a pet dealer.
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Takes effect on January 1 following enactment into law.
Legislative Description
Provides for more frequent inspections of pet dealers which have been charged with or convicted of violations relating to cats and dogs.
Last Action
referred to agriculture
6/15/2016