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- Referred to health
- Referred to health
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to authorizing the seizure and confinement of animals in connection with the prevention of rabies
Purpose
This bill would allow for home confinement of dogs to determine rabies status.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: Permits confinement of animals suspected of having rabies at home upon approval of the county health authority.
Section 2: Effective date
Justification
Under current law, confinement of an animal expected to have rabies must take place at a facility. This bill would permit confinement at home upon approval of the county health authority.
Legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Local fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Effective ninety days after it becomes law.
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