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History
- Referred to codes
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 54–6
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.937
- Print number 6390a
- Amend (t) and recommit to codes
- Referred to codes
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Authorizes the town of Babylon, county of Suffolk, to designate as peace officers animal control officers for certain purposes
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor Robert Sweeney
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S6390A
Title of bill
An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to authorizing the town of Babylon, county of Suffolk, to designate as peace officers animal control officers for certain purposes
Purpose
To enable animal control officers in the Town of Babylon to enforce provisions of the Agriculture and Markets law relating to the treatment of animals.
Summary of provisions
Section one adds a new subdivision 83 to section 2.10 of the criminal procedure law to designate animal control officers as peace officers in the Town of Babylon when acting pursuant to article 26 of the Agriculture and Markets law. However, nothing in this subdivision shall authorize such officer to carry, posses, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license has been issued.
Section two provides the effective date.
Justification
Several municipalities across the state have been authorized to designate their dog and animal control officers as peace officers for the purposes of enforcing article 26 of the Agriculture and Markets law. This section of law deals with the licensing, identification and control of animals. Granting peace officer status to animal control officers is a cost-effective way to deal with violations of laws protecting animals by allowing such officers to deter potentially dangerous situations in a timely way and issue tickets without delay. However, nothing in this proposal will authorize these officers to carry or possess a firearm.
Legislative history
New bill.
Local fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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