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NY S00302
Bill
Status
6/6/2017
Primary Sponsor
Terrence Murphy
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct inspections of pet dealer facilities at least yearly to ensure compliance with animal protection laws, except for dealers selling fewer than 25 animals annually who are inspected only upon complaint.
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Mandates immediate inspection of any pet dealer facility upon filing of charges for violating animal protection laws, with an affidavit from the department attesting to believed violations.
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Requires inspections every two months at facilities of pet dealers charged with violations until final disposition of the charges.
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Imposes quarterly inspections for one year following a guilty verdict on any charge; returns to standard yearly inspections if pet dealer is found not guilty.
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Takes effect January 1st 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
1/3/2018