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NY S07616
Bill
Status
12/17/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jabari Brisport
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or advertisement of farm animal products if the animal was subjected to conduct violating New York's animal cruelty laws (Agriculture and Markets Law sections 353, 353-a, 353-c, 356, 359, 359-a, or 360).
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Creates a rebuttable presumption that sellers have knowledge of animal cruelty if they purchase products from jurisdictions where such cruelty is legal and routine, unless they made reasonable efforts to verify humane treatment.
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Defines "farm animal products" as meat, fur, eggs, dairy, and other products derived from ungulates, poultry, cattle, sheep, swine, goats, llamas, horses, or fur-bearing animals.
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Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Markets commissioner to enforce the law through civil action, injunction, product seizure/quarantine, and statutory damages of $100 per unit (capped at $10,000 for first violation, unlimited for subsequent violations).
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Takes effect January 1, 2022.
Legislative Description
Prohibits the importation or sale of animal products produced in a manner that violates New York's animal cruelty laws, in order to protect New York's farmers from unfair competition and to protect animals from cruelty.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
1/5/2022