NY S06380

Prohibits tethering unaccompanied dogs outdoors unless specific conditions are met, including dogs must be at least 6 months old, not nursing or pregnant, not ill or injured, and tethered separately from other dogs

Restricts outdoor tethering to between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., with a maximum of 4 consecutive hours or 6 total hours in a 24-hour period

Defines "dangerous weather conditions" as temperatures above 80°F or below 35°F, weather alerts/advisories, or conditions posing health risks based on the Tufts Animal Care and Condition Weather Safety Scale

Establishes escalating civil penalties: $50 for first offense, $1,000 per dog plus investigation costs for second offense, and $3,000 per dog plus investigation costs and animal forfeiture for third or subsequent offenses

Requires the Department of Agriculture and Markets to issue regulations on humane tethering practices and conduct a public education campaign for dog owners