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- Referred to agriculture
- Referred to agriculture
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Provides for the humane removal of downed animals
In Assembly Committee · Agriculture · Sponsor Linda Rosenthal
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Title of bill
An act to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to downed animals
Purpose
The subject bill amends Section 96-g of the agriculture and markets law, to add the definition of a "downed animal". Such animal is defined as any live species of cattle that is unable to stand and walk without assistance. It also adds a new Section 96-k to such law, which provides that no slaughterhouse, stockyard, auction market agency or dealer shall receive a downed animal for human consumption. Further, if a slaughterhouse, stockyard, et al finds itself with a downed animal it must take immediate action to see that it is removed from the premises and does not enter the food supply. A violation of this Section shall be a misdemeanor.
Justification
This proposal amends the Agriculture and Markets law to provide that a "downed" animal" be humanely euthanized or given veterinary treatment. This will ensure that "downer" animals do not enter the nation's food supply, thereby protecting the public health.
Legislative history
S.7847 of 2008
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law.
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