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NY A05040

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2019

Primary Sponsor

Linda Rosenthal

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Origin

Assembly

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, display, trade, gift, donation, or distribution of fur products in New York State beginning 24 months after the law takes effect.

  • Prohibits manufacturing fur products in New York State beginning 24 months after the law takes effect.

  • Exempts used fur products sold by individuals not normally engaged in fur sales, non-profit organizations, and second-hand stores including pawn shops from the sales prohibition.

  • Exempts fur products manufactured exclusively from used fur and fur products made for religious or cultural practices from the prohibitions.

  • Establishes penalties of up to $500 for first violation, $750 for second violation, and up to $1,000 for each additional violation, with each fur product constituting a separate violation.

Legislative Description

Relates to prohibitions on fur products; prohibits the manufacture, sale, display for sale, trade, giving, donating, or otherwise distributing of a fur product by any means in the state beginning twenty-four months after this act becomes a law.

Last Action

print number 5040b

10/7/2020

Committee Referrals

Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry2/6/2019

Full Bill Text

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