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NY S04169
Bill
Status
2/6/2017
Primary Sponsor
Liz Krueger
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AI Summary
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Prohibits any person from transporting, holding, buying, selling, giving, receiving, or marketing nonambulatory domestic sheep, cattle, or swine (animals unable to stand and walk without assistance).
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Allows transportation and holding of nonambulatory animals only on the property where they were raised, without undue delay, for the purpose of obtaining veterinary treatment.
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Defines humane handling as movement only by sling, stoneboat, or wheeled conveyances; prohibits dragging, pushing with equipment, or inhumane movement.
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Defines humane euthanasia as killing by penetrating captive bolt, gunshot, or pentobarbital overdose that renders the animal immediately unconscious.
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Violations are misdemeanors punishable by up to one year imprisonment, a fine of up to $2,500, or both; each day of violation and each prohibited action constitute separate offenses.
Legislative Description
Prohibits any person from transporting, holding, buying, selling, giving, receiving or marketing a nonambulatory animal unless such animal is first humanely euthanized without undue delay from the time that such animal becomes nonambulatory; makes certain exceptions; provides violation provisions; and defines relevant terms.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
1/3/2018