NY A02976

Requires dog license applications to include a separate, clearly marked section for owners to voluntarily contribute to municipal animal pounds or shelters, with suggested amounts but allowing any contribution level.

Mandates that the voluntary contribution section be visually distinct with bold lettering or on a separate page to clearly distinguish it from the mandatory license fee.

Requires municipalities to deposit all voluntary contributions into a dedicated fund and distribute the proceeds to the designated organization listed on the application annually.

Prohibits voluntary contributions from replacing any existing funding commitments to animal shelters and pounds.

Takes effect thirty days after becoming law.