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Includes working farm dogs within the meaning of the term "crops, livestock and livestock products" for purposes of provisions of law relating to agricultural districts
In Assembly Committee · Agriculture · Sponsor William Magee
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Title of bill
An act to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to including working farm dogs necessary for the control and protection of livestock within the meaning of the term "crops, livestock and livestock products" for purposes of provisions of law relating to agricultural districts
Purpose
To include "working farm dogs" within the meaning of the term "crops, livestock and livestock products" to provide protection from an unknowing public.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends Subdivision 2 of section 301 of the agriculture and markets law by adding paragraph L: "Working farm dogs necessary for the control and protection of livestock as described in paragraph e of this subdivision."
Section 2 sets forth the immediate effective date.
Justification
"Working farm dogs" provide an important. service to farmers, whether that is protecting apple orchards from deer or herding sheep, and often times have to work in inclement weather, which would typically violate animal cruelty laws. By including "working farm dogs" within. the definition of "crops, livestock and livestock products" it re-defines the "working farm dog" as "livestock" instead of a domesticated animal, thus saving the farmer from an unknowing public.
Legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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