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NY S06904
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/13/2019
Primary Sponsor
Michael Gianaris
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AI Summary
- Only licensed veterinarians in New York may perform surgical devocalization (debarking) procedures on dogs and cats.
- Devocalization procedures are permitted only when medically necessary to treat or relieve physical illness, disease, injury, or congenital abnormality causing or reasonably likely to cause the animal physical pain or harm.
- Veterinarians must document the medical necessity of each devocalization procedure in the animal's treatment record and report the aggregate number of procedures annually to the commissioner of education by March 30th.
- Violations are punishable as a class B misdemeanor with imprisonment of up to 90 days and/or a fine up to $500; veterinarians violating the law are subject to license revocation or suspension.
- The act takes effect 90 days after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Restricts the performance of surgical devocalization procedures on dogs and cats.
Last Action
REFERRED TO DOMESTIC ANIMAL WELFARE
1/8/2020
Committee Referrals
Domestic Animal Welfare1/8/2020
Rules12/13/2019
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