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NY S09159
Bill
Status
9/4/2018
Primary Sponsor
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of prohibited acts under Environmental Conservation Law § 11-0536 to include trading, bartering, and possession with intent to sell/trade/barter of protected wild animals, in addition to sales.
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Adds Rhinoceros (all species in family Rhinocerotidae) and Giraffe to the list of protected wild animals whose parts cannot be commercially traded.
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Establishes enhanced penalties for violations involving protected wildlife under § 11-0536 where value exceeds $25,000, making such violations a Class D felony punishable by a fine of either $20,000 or up to twice the fair market value of the wildlife, whichever is greater.
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Renumbers penalty provisions in § 71-0924 to accommodate the new Class D felony enhancement and clarifies that "sale" includes trading, bartering, offering for sale, and possession with intent to sell.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to prohibiting the sale, trade or bartering or possession with intent to sell, trade or barter of certain wild animals or wild animal products and to the penalties imposed therefor.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
9/4/2018