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NY S01283
Bill
Status
1/9/2017
Primary Sponsor
Tony Avella
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AI Summary
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Prohibits tethering, restraining, caging, or penning of dogs or animals between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.
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Allows tethering between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. only if the pen or cage is at least four times the height and length of the animal and meets welfare standards including access to food, water, shade, and dry ground.
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First offense is a misdemeanor punishable by 2 to 6 months incarceration, 48 to 120 hours community service, and a fine of $200 to $1,000.
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Second offense increases incarceration to 10 days to 6 months and fines to $1,000 to $2,000.
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Third offense is classified as a felony.
Legislative Description
Prohibits tethering, restraining, caging or penning of dogs or animals between the hours of 7 p.m. to 6 a.m; may be tethered to a stationary object or a pen or cage in a sized pen or cage four times the height and length of said dog or animal.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
1/3/2018