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NY S06784
Bill
Status
6/16/2017
Primary Sponsor
Philip Boyle
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AI Summary
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Requires animal areas to have regular diurnal light cycles using natural or artificial light in addition to adequate lighting for inspection and cleaning.
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Mandates pet dealers provide pregnant or nursing dogs with a separate space complying with housing standards and sufficient floor space for nursing and litter care, in addition to a whelping box.
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Requires primary enclosures to be cleaned daily and sanitized at least every two weeks with detergent and disinfectant solutions to remove excreta, feces, hair, dirt, and food waste.
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Mandates sanitary food receptacles in sufficient number and adequate size so each animal can be supplied with appropriate food amounts.
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Requires annual veterinary examinations for all intact adult dogs or cats on premises of dealers selling or offering to sell 25 or more dogs or cats per year born and raised on residential premises.
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Mandates regular grooming of all animals to prevent excessive matting of fur, overgrown toenails, and flea and tick infestation.
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Relates to the care of animals; requires regular diurnal light cycles of either natural or artificial light; requires separate space for pregnant or nursing dogs; requires sanitation of primary enclosures and cages; requires sanitary food receptacles; requires grooming.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/20/2018