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NY S07316

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/25/2016

Primary Sponsor

Tony Avella

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the agriculture and markets law to increase penalties for failing to provide appropriate shelter to dogs left outdoors
  • Establishes a fine of $250 for a first offense, $500 for a second violation, and $1,000 for a third violation
  • Requires dog owners to provide shelter appropriate to the dog's breed, physical condition, and climate
  • Creates separate daily offenses beginning 72 hours after a charge is filed for each day a defendant fails to correct shelter deficiencies
  • Takes effect 30 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Relates to penalties for the failure to provide appropriate shelter to a dog left outdoors.

Last Action

referred to agriculture

5/25/2016

Committee Referrals

Agriculture5/25/2016
Agriculture4/15/2016

Full Bill Text

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