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NY S06283
Bill
Status
5/11/2017
Primary Sponsor
Philip Boyle
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AI Summary
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Adds Section 392-k to the General Business Law to regulate circus animal performances in New York State.
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Prohibits circuses from using animals in performances for up to two years if the circus was adjudicated by a USDA administrative law judge for violating Animal Welfare Act regulations (9 CFR sections 2.40 or 2.131) or entered into a settlement admitting to such violations within the preceding two years.
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Prohibits circuses from using animals for up to two years if found guilty of animal cruelty or neglect violations under state law, or if they pleaded guilty to other charges in satisfaction of animal cruelty charges.
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Authorizes the Attorney General to seek court injunctions to enforce the prohibition and take proof, make factual determinations, and issue subpoenas.
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Exempts not-for-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status from the circus definition and takes effect 30 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to prohibitions on certain circus performances; prohibits circuses from conducting shows or other performances in the state for two years where a circus has been found to be in violation or in non-compliance with the Animal Welfare Act of 1966.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/20/2018