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History
- Print number 4202b
- Amend and recommit to agriculture
- Referred to agriculture
- Print number 4202a
- Amend (t) and recommit to agriculture
- Referred to agriculture
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Amends the definitions of pet dealers
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Amy Paulin
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4202B
Title of bill
An act to amend the agriculture and markets law and the general business law, in relation to the definition of pet dealer
Purpose or general idea of bill
Amends the definition of "pet dealer"
Summary of specific provisions
Section one amends subdivision 4 of section 400 of the agriculture and markets law by reducing the number of animals per year that are born, raised and subsequently sold or offered for sale on a breeder's residential premises from twenty-five to fifteen to be considered a pet dealer.
Section two amends subdivision 3 of section 752 of the general business law to reflect the same change from section one of the bill.
Section three provides the effective date.
Justification
Currently, many breeders and sellers of animals who operate without proper oversight do not follow humane practices. The conditions in which many animals exist are very poor and lead to health problems for the animals. This legislation expands the definition of "pet dealer" to include breeders and sellers of animals who are not currently considered pet dealers in order to allow for oversight by the department of agriculture and markets. This will help to ensure that animals bred and sold in New York are treated humanely and consumers receive companion animals that are healthy.
Prior legislative history
A.78A, 2011 and 2012 referred to Agriculture. A.10429, 2010 referred to Agriculture. Same as S.7510 (Oppenheimer), 2010 referred to Consumer Protection.
Fiscal implication
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after it shall have become a law.
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