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NY S08876
Bill
Status
5/31/2018
Primary Sponsor
David Carlucci
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AI Summary
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Amends Public Officers Law Section 3-b to add an exception allowing qualified residents of Orange or Westchester counties to be appointed as peace officers in Rockland County at the instance of the county's society for the prevention of cruelty to animals.
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Maintains existing requirements that peace officers be United States citizens and New York State residents entitled to vote, while creating a county-residency exemption specific to Rockland County animal welfare appointments.
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Aligns with similar existing exemptions already in law for Nassau, Suffolk, and Allegany counties regarding animal cruelty prevention society appointments.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Allows qualified persons residing in the county of Orange or Westchester to be appointed as a peace officer in the county of Rockland at the instance of the society for the prevention of cruelty to animals for the county of Rockland.
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A10815
6/19/2018