NY S08159

Requires nuisance wildlife control operators to use non-lethal methods for resolving wildlife problems unless contrary to public health and safety or prohibited by law.

Mandates that if animals must be killed, it be done to minimize unnecessary suffering while protecting public safety, with captured wildlife transported to minimize stress and hazard to the public.

Requires nuisance wildlife control operators to provide written documentation to clients before undertaking control measures, including problem assessment, methods to be used, animal disposition, and fee estimate.

Directs the Department of Environmental Conservation to maintain records for at least five years of all complaints against nuisance wildlife control operators and document actions taken in response.

Takes effect 365 days after becoming law, with the Department of Environmental Conservation authorized to promulgate necessary rules and regulations immediately.