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- Print number 1262a
- Amend (t) and recommit to agriculture
- Referred to agriculture
- Referred to agriculture
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Relates to preemption of local laws; repealer
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor Linda Rosenthal
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S1262A
Title of bill
An act to amend the agriculture and markets law and the general business law, in relation to the preemption of local laws; and to repeal section 400-a of the agriculture and markets law and section 753-e of the general business law relating thereto
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 One Repeals section 400-a of the agriculture and markets law.
Section Two Amends section 407 of the agriculture and markets law, as added by chapter 259 of the laws of 2000.
section Three Amends section 753-d of the general business law, as added by chapter 259 of the laws of 2000.
Section Four Repeals section 753-e of the general business law.
section Five Establishes the effective date.
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 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
S.6062 of 2010.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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