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NY S08973

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/3/2022

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Hinchey

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 117 of the Agriculture and Markets Law to allow dog control officers, peace officers, and municipal police officers to return dogs directly to their owners without following standard seizure procedures
  • Permits direct return only if the dog has a current license and there is no probable cause to believe the dog is dangerous
  • Authorizes return to the owner or custodian of record using the address listed on the dog's license
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A9296

5/25/2022

Committee Referrals

Agriculture5/3/2022

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