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BILL NUMBER:S1033
Title of bill
An act to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing the "pygmy pig regulation law"
Purpose or general idea of bill
The legislation amends Chapter 3, Title 17 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York by adding a new subchapter 9 to allow pygmy pigs as house pets and to establish regulations that govern the ownership and possession of pygmy pigs in New York City.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends Chapter 3, Title 17 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York by adding a new subchapter 9 to permit not more than one pygmy pig per dwelling in a residential zone. The permitted pygmy pig should stand no higher than 22 inches at the shoulder and weighs no more than 200 pounds. In addition, it requires a person owning or having the custody, care or control of such pygmy pig to obtain a license from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene by submitting the proof from a licensed veterinarian that the pig has been neutered or spayed and has been vaccinated against pseudo rabies. The bill also requires the pig owner to comply with New York City Health Code Sections 11.27 and 11.31 in controlling pygmy pigs affected with rabies. The provisions of this subchapter shall not supersede any existing lease or rental agreement for any cooperative, condominium or homeowner association which contains a clause prohibiting pets.
Section 2 provides for this act to take effect immediately.
Justification
Over the years, pygmy pigs have gained popularity and recognition as great pets due to the combination of their unique traits such as cleanliness, diminutive size, friendly disposition, and intelligence. They make great companion animals and are considered by some as therapy animals. For children with allergies, these pigs can provide necessary companionship, without affecting their health.
As pygmy pigs are becoming widely accepted as pets, many towns, cities, and municipalities throughout the United States have enacted laws, ordinances and regulations to permit the keeping of pygmy pigs as pets.
Currently, pygmy pigs are not allowed as a pet in New York City according to the current New York City Health Code section 161.01. This legislation would amend Title 17 of the New York City Administrative Code to allow ownership of pygmy pigs that are spayed or neutered, licensed and properly vaccinated as household pets.
Prior legislative history
None.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None known.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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