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NY S08829

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/19/2024

Primary Sponsor

James Skoufis

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person from knowingly importing, possessing with intent to sell, or selling any part or product of a kangaroo's skin or body for commercial purposes, including viscera, skin, hide, meat, or bones.

  • Makes it unlawful to direct another person to import, possess, or sell kangaroo products for commercial purposes.

  • Establishes civil penalties of up to $1,000 for the first offense and $5,000 for any subsequent violation.

  • Applies to four kangaroo species: red kangaroo (osphranter rufus), eastern grey kangaroo (macropus giganteus), western grey kangaroo (macropus fuliginosus), and common wallaroo (osphranter robustus).

  • Does not prohibit lawful disposition of a deceased kangaroo and does not limit other state or local animal welfare laws; takes effect 120 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Prohibits the importing, possession, or sale of any part or product of the skin or body of a kangaroo for commercial purposes.

Last Action

PRINT NUMBER 8829A

5/7/2024

Committee Referrals

Agriculture3/19/2024

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