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NY S06973

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/10/2016

Primary Sponsor

Martin Golden

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Agriculture and Markets Law section 353-b to strengthen requirements for outdoor dog housing during inclement weather
  • Requires housing facilities to have insulation appropriate to local climate conditions and sufficient to protect dogs while promoting retention of body heat
  • Mandates a windbreak at the entrance of dog housing facilities during November through March
  • Maintains existing requirements for waterproof roofs, structural soundness, adequate movement space, and effective waste removal
  • Takes effect 30 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Enacts stricter requirements for sheltering of dogs outside including protection from wind and loss of body heat.

Last Action

REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

3/10/2016

Committee Referrals

Agriculture3/10/2016

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