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NY S01509

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

6/14/2017

Primary Sponsor

Tony Avella

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends agriculture and markets law section 353-b to revise penalty structure for owners who fail to provide appropriate shelter to outdoor dogs
  • First offense penalty increased to up to $250 (previously $50-$100 range)
  • Second offense penalty increased to up to $500 (previously $100-$250 range)
  • Third and subsequent violations subject to fine of up to $1,000
  • Each day a defendant fails to correct shelter deficiencies after 72 hours constitutes a separate offense
  • 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

2/5/2018

Committee Referrals

Agriculture2/5/2018
Agriculture1/3/2018
Agriculture6/14/2017
Agriculture1/10/2017

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