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History
- Referred to agriculture
- Referred to agriculture
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Creates the animal abuser central registry, and to require that certain convicted animal abusers register with such registry
In Assembly Committee · Agriculture · Sponsor David DiPietro
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5371
Title of bill
An act to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to creating the animal abuser central registry, and to require that certain convicted animal abusers register with such registry
Purpose or general idea of bill
This legislation creates an animal abuse central registry.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 creates a central registry of individuals (over the age of 18) convicted of animal abuse and requires animal abusers to register. Section 1 specifically enumerates what violations of sections of law would require an individual to register. This section further outlines what information must be provided to the registry. Further, this section prohibits an individual who registers under this act from owning an animal unless a court finds otherwise. This section further requires animal shelters and pet dealers to check with the registry.
Section 2 is the effective date.
Justification
Animal abusers are heinous individuals who hurt and kill animals that are incapable of defending themselves. An individual who is convicted of animal abuse should lose their right to have an animal. Violators of this law should be punished severely. Creating an animal abuse registry will help ensure that animal abusers are not able to own more possible victims of their future violence.
Prior legislative history
None.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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