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- Referred to agriculture
Companion bill
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Relates to requirements of sheltering of dogs outside
In Assembly Committee · Agriculture · Sponsor Nicole Malliotakis
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Title of bill
An act to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to appropriate shelter for dogs
Purpose or general idea of bill
To increase the protection afforded to dogs that are housed outside in inclement weather.
Summary of specific provisions
Section one of this bill amends Agriculture and Markets Law section 353(3)(b) to provide that housing facilities for dogs must be insulated in such a way that the retention of body heat is promoted and to require a windbreak at the housing facility's entrance.
Section two of this bill provides that this act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall have become a law.
Justification
During inclement weather, dogs can face many perils. Without adequate insulation and protection from wind, rain, snow and extreme temperatures, dogs can experience the loss of body heat, which can lead to hypothermia. This bill would not only increase the protection from the elements afforded to dogs, it would also make their owners more aware of the other perils that exist when a dog is kept outside, such as exposure to lawn pesticides and chemicals used to combat ice and snow. Dogs that walk around outside can get these pesticides and chemicals on their paws. If a dog licks its paws to clean off the pesticides and chemicals, the dog can become seriously ill and could die. This bill will help keep our dogs safe and healthy.
Prior legislative history
New bill
Fiscal implications
Undetermined
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall have become a law.
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