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NY S01677

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2023

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Addabbo

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of prohibited animals from "horses" to "Equidae" (including all members of the horse family) in Agriculture and Markets Law Section 358
  • Increases the maximum fine for auctioneers who knowingly sell disabled animals from $100 to $1,000
  • Changes the violation from a civil offense with a minimum fine to a misdemeanor punishable by a fine, imprisonment for up to six months, or both
  • Maintains the prohibition on selling animals that cannot be worked without violating animal cruelty laws, except at sheriff's or judicial sales under court order
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Increases fines for selling disabled Equidae.

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A3552A

5/10/2023

Committee Referrals

Agriculture1/13/2023

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