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BILL NUMBER:S6131
Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to knowingly possessing or harboring a hostile dog
Purpose
The purpose of this measure is to establish conditions where the possession of a notoriously dangerous dog would be deemed possession of a weapon in the fourth degree.
Summary of provisions
This bill adds a new subdivision to section 265.01 of the penal law, to charge a person with criminal possession of a weapon if he or she knowingly possesses or harbors a hostile dog that (1) without provocation attacks a person causing serious injury or death or (2) is not licensed, is not currently vaccinated for rabies, does not have valid identification tags and cannot be restrained from chasing or attacking children under the age of 16. Additionally, the person may incur such charges if he or she refuses to surrender the dog as required by judicial order issued pursuant to § 121 of the Agriculture and Markets Law or uses any dog in the commission of a crime.
Justification
Incidents of unprovoked dog attacks is a widespread problem which must be addressed. Fault for these attacks lies with the negligent pet owners and current laws are inadequate to appropriately charge them. This measure sets forth criteria whereby negligent pet owners can be charged with criminal possession of a weapon for possessing or harboring a notoriously hostile dog.
Legislative history
A.9827/S6792 of 2000 Reported to Codes/Referred to Agriculture A.2699 of 2001-2002 Referred to Codes A.573 of 2003-2004 Referred to Codes A.1000 of 2005-2006 Referred to Codes A.255/5.6292 of 2007-2008 Referred to Codes A.1761 of 2009-2010 Referred to Codes A.2836 of 2011-2012 Referred to Codes
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of November next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
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