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- Referred to agriculture
- Referred to agriculture
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Prohibits tethering, restraining, caging or penning of dogs or animals between the hours of 7 p.m. to 6 a.m
In Assembly Committee · Agriculture · Sponsor Linda Rosenthal
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4706
Title of bill
An act to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to the tethering of dogs or animals
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this legislation is to establish restrictions on the tethering of animals.
Summary of provisions
Section one amends the agriculture and markets law by adding a new section 353-g.
Section two sets forth the effective date.
Justification
While some restrictions on the tethering of animals are codified and enforced in New York State, and even more specific restrictions have been passed by some local governments, many of these restrictions are vague, contradictory or unnecessarily complicated. More uniform restrictions need to be put in place on a state level so that law enforcement and animal control officers can better enforce the law, ensure compliance and protect vulnerable animals.
Prior legislative history
A.2798 of 2013-2014
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the sixtieth day after it shall have become a law.
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