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NY S06972
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/10/2016
Primary Sponsor
Martin Golden
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AI Summary
- Prohibits tethering dogs outdoors between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., except for dogs used by farming businesses for herding or protecting farm animals
- In cities with a population of one million or more, requires tethers to use buckle-type collars or body harnesses made of nylon or leather at least one inch thick; prohibits choke collars, pinch collars, attached weights, and chains over one-quarter inch thick
- Mandates stationary tethers be at least 10 feet long or five times the dog's body length (whichever is greater), connect with swivels at both ends, weigh less than one-tenth of the dog's weight, be free of tangles, and restrain the dog to the owner's property
- Defines "tether" as restraining a dog by attaching it to any object or structure, but excludes using a leash to walk a dog
Legislative Description
Relates to outdoor restraints of dogs; prohibits, in the city of New York, tethering for more than 3 hours or a time approved in writing by animal control but not to exceed 12 hours in any 24 hour period; prohibits tethering when a weather advisory or warning is in effect; provides tethered dogs must be free of cruel conditions or inhumane tethering; provides violation of these provisions shall be a misdemeanor.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
3/10/2016
Committee Referrals
Agriculture3/10/2016
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