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NY S06975
Bill
Status
3/11/2016
Primary Sponsor
Martin Golden
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AI Summary
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Amends Agriculture and Markets Law Section 117 regarding seizure and redemption of identified dogs by humane societies, animal control officers, and police officers
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Exempts dogs from standard notification and redemption requirements if the owner voluntarily relinquished possession and control under Section 374 of the Agriculture and Markets Law
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Makes relinquished dogs available for adoption subject to provisions in subdivisions 7, 7-a, 8, and 9 of Section 117 and subdivisions 2 and 3 of Section 374
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Modifies holding periods and redemption procedures for impounded dogs based on whether notification is given personally (7 days) or by certified mail (9 days from mailing date)
Legislative Description
Relates to the humane destruction or other disposition of certain animals by shelters; requires animals to be made available for adoption for 90 days unless a veterinarian certifies that such animal should be humanely destroyed for health reasons.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
3/11/2016