NY S01489

Establishes the "pygmy pig regulation law" permitting ownership of one pygmy pig per residential dwelling, defined as Sus scrofa species standing no higher than 22 inches and weighing no more than 200 pounds.

Requires owners to obtain an animal license and provide proof from a veterinarian that the pig has been neutered/spayed (male by nine weeks, female by six months) and vaccinated against pseudo rabies.

Mandates owners exercise due care to prevent pygmy pigs from straying or roaming on public streets and highways.

Requires pygmy pigs exposed to rabies to be kept isolated at the owner's expense in an approved veterinary facility under daily supervision for six months, consistent with New York City Health Code sections 11.27 and 11.31.

Imposes fines of $250 to $500 for violations, adjudicated before the department's administrative tribunal; does not supersede existing lease or rental agreement pet prohibitions.