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NY A09296

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

12/15/2022

Primary Sponsor

John McDonald

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 117 of the Agriculture and Markets Law to allow dog control officers, peace officers, and police officers to return licensed dogs directly to their owners or custodians without formal seizure procedures
  • Permits direct return only when there is no probable cause to believe the dog is dangerous
  • Requires the dog to have a current license and allows officers to use the address listed on the license to contact the owner or custodian
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Authorizes the return of a dog to its owner or custodian.

Last Action

signed chap.680

12/15/2022

Committee Referrals

Agriculture4/4/2022
Agriculture2/23/2022

Full Bill Text

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