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- Substituted by A1657E
- Amended on third reading 3537d
- Amended on third reading 3537c
- Ordered to third reading cal.1251
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Print number 3537b
- Amend and recommit to finance
- Print number 3537a
- Amend and recommit to finance
- Reported and committed to finance
- Referred to agriculture
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Requires the establishment and implementation of a training program for dog control officers
Vetoed · Sponsor Linda Rosenthal
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S3537D
Title of bill
An act to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to establishing and implementing training programs for dog control officers
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this legislation is to develop a training program for dog control officers.
Summary of specific provisions
The agriculture and markets law is amended by adding a new section 113-a. This section requires the department to establish and implement a training program for dog control officers. Allows local governments to elect not to participate in training program if the local government has a training program for dog control officers that meets the appropriate requirements and is approved by the department. Training is required to include, scope of responsibilities for the dco, appropriate and humane handling, laws regarding dog licensing and seizure, proper- disposal of the remains of an animal, identification and notification requirements of dog owners, and other appropriate subject matter. Requires the department in conjunction with appropriate animal care organization to approve at least one model training program for doors. Language is included to offer intent for the training to be made available over the internet, however if it is not the training program must be made available across the State.Further this section allows the commissioner and local governments to solicit funds both public and private to help carry out the training provisions of this section.
Justification
This legislation was proposed following an incident of aggravated animal cruelty involving an untrained part time animal control officer working in Lackawanna, NY. The highly publicized incident brought to light the lack of qualifications and any training of many appointed animal control officers throughout the state. These untrained officers often do not make the proper animal control decisions when confronted with a call. This bill establishes a mandatory training requirement for all dog control officers.
Prior legislative history
Passed Assembly in 2009. S. 2409E Passed Senate in 2012
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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