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NY S03089
Bill
Status
1/19/2017
Primary Sponsor
Jose Serrano
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AI Summary
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Imposes a mandatory 12% surcharge on pet dealers for each animal sale, including ancillary products purchased on the date of sale.
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Defines "pet dealer" as anyone selling more than 9 animals per year for profit, with exemptions for breeders selling fewer than 25 animals per year from their residential premises and incorporated humane societies.
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Establishes the "New York animal shelter and wildlife rehabilitator account" administered jointly by the comptroller, tax commissioner, and a non-governmental animal protection organization to receive surcharge revenues.
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Allocates account funds as follows: 75% to subsidize animal shelters, 20% to subsidize licensed wildlife rehabilitators, and 5% for administrative costs.
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment, with authority to implement necessary regulations immediately.
Legislative Description
Establishes a twelve percent surcharge on the sale of animals by pet dealers and an animal shelter and wildlife rehabilitator account to be administered by an animal protection organization to be chosen by the comptroller and the commissioner of agriculture and markets.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
1/3/2018