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3 Co-sponsors
History
- Referred to agriculture
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 56–1
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.763
- Referred to agriculture
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Relates to penalties for the failure to provide appropriate shelter to a dog left outdoors
In Assembly Committee · Agriculture · Sponsor Kenneth Zebrowski
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Title of bill
An act to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to penalties for the failure to provide appropriate shelter to a dog left outdoors
Purpose
This bill will increase the penalties for failure to comply the provisions of the Agriculture and Markets Law that require appropriate shelter for dogs left outdoors.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends section 353-b of the agriculture and markets law, in relation to increasing the penalties for failing to provide appropriate outdoor shelter to a dog. The bill would make the first offense a violation with a fine of two hundred fifty dollars; the second offense a violation with a fine of five hundred dollars and a third offense would be a violation guilty of one thousand dollars. After 72 hours, the continued failure to correct would constitute an additional violation of the law.
Section 2 of the bill relates to the effective date.
Justification
The current law lacks sufficient penalties for the failure to provide adequate shelter for dogs left outdoors. The current penalty, a violation, provides for a fine of $50 to $100 for the first offense, and $100 to $250 for the second offense. This bill would increase the monetary fines that to a more substantial amount, creating a more efficient deterrent to violating the law. This law provides guidance and assurances that dogs are protected while outdoors. This bill will also provide law enforcement with the tools they need to enforce the law.
Legislative history
A8891 of 2013-2014.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect 30 days after it becomes law.
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