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History
- Referred to agriculture
- Print number 4623a
- Amend and recommit to agriculture
- Referred to agriculture
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Title of bill
An act to amend the agriculture and markets law and the general business law, in relation to local laws and the regulation of pet dealers
Purpose
To allow municipalities to regulate pet dealers as long as the law, rule, regulation, or ordinance is not less stringent than state law.
Summary of provisions
Section 400-a of the agriculture and markets law and section 753-e of the general business law as added by chapter 259 of the laws of 2000, are amended. This bill would allow municipalities with a population of one million or more to regulate pet dealers as long as the law, rule, regulation, or ordinance is not less stringent that state law.
Justification
In order to protect the health and safety of residents in their communities, municipalities should not be prohibited from enacting laws, rules, regulations, or ordinances governing pet dealers as long as such laws, rules, regulations or ordinances are not less stringent than state law. This legislation would make Article 26-A of the Agriculture and Markets Law consistent with the many other animal related state laws, such as laws regulating dangerous dogs, seizure of animals, canine waste, and the operation of spay/neuter facilities, which do not preempt municipalities from enacting local laws, rules, regulations or ordinances pertaining to animals within their jurisdiction.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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