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- Referred to agriculture
- Referred to agriculture
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Establishes a toll-free statewide number for use in the investigation and prevention of animal fighting
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Amy Paulin
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Title of bill
An act to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to establishing a toll-free hotline to report animal fighting
Purpose
To establish a toll-free hotline that can be used by individuals to report instances of animal fighting.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 -- Adds a section 351-a to the Agriculture and Markets Law directing the Division of Criminal Justice Services Commissioner to establish a toll-free hotline that can be used to report instances of animal fighting. Information obtained from use of the hotline will be shared with the appropriate law enforcement authority and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Section 2 -- Effective date.
Justification
As we have seen with the recent case of celebrated National Football League quarterback Michael Vick, animal fighting is a serious problem affecting communities throughout the nation. Animal fighting is a disgusting activity, and our state officials must do their part to eliminate it from the Empire State.
This legislation establishes a toll-free hotline, to be operated by the Division of Criminal Justice Services, that will allow citizens to anonymously report instances of animal fighting. This hotline make it easier for authorities to receive information on this illegal activity, which is often shielded from public view. If enacted into law, this legislation will greatly enhance New York State's efforts to eliminate this very disturbing and disgusting activity.
Legislative history
S.6663-B/A.10445-B of 2008
Fiscal implications
Undetermined.
Effective date
90 days after it shall have became a law.
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