NY S04802

Amends the Agriculture and Markets Law to require the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets to identify and develop guidance for therapy dogs, their handlers, and facilities using such dogs.

Guidance must cover assessment and training, risk management, animal welfare, and best practices for therapy dogs and their handlers.

Commissioner must cooperate with other relevant state agencies and stakeholders in developing the guidance.

Requires the guidance to be made available on the Department's website and provided to municipalities that issue special tags for therapy dogs.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment.