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NY S05030
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/22/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jabari Brisport
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AI Summary
- Amends Agriculture and Markets Law to add penalties for escaped animals and fowl from slaughterhouses and butcheries
- Defines "escaped animal" as any animal or fowl that breaks free from confinement at a slaughter or butcher facility and roams off premises
- Requires facility owners to reimburse municipalities and animal control departments for all costs associated with capturing and returning escaped animals
- Imposes a civil penalty of $1,000 per incident, with penalties donated to the municipal or county shelter where the animal escaped
- Allows facility owners to relinquish ownership of escaped animals as an alternative to paying the civil penalty
Legislative Description
Requires the owner of any place or establishment where animals or fowls are slaughtered or butchered for food to reimburse costs associated with capture and return or rescue and rehabilitation of escaped animals.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
1/3/2024
Committee Referrals
Agriculture2/22/2023
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