What's happening
The bill amends state law to classify working farm dogs used for livestock control and protection as agricultural products.
Why it matters
Expands legal protections for farm dogs. By classifying working farm dogs as agricultural products, these animals may gain additional protections under state agricultural district laws, including safeguards against certain local regulations or restrictions.
Impacts eligibility for agricultural benefits. Farms using working dogs for livestock control might now be eligible for agricultural tax incentives, grants, or insurance benefits that previously applied only to crops and traditional livestock.
Acknowledges the role of working dogs in agriculture. This amendment formally recognizes the essential function of working dogs in managing and protecting livestock, which could influence policy discussions and support for farmers relying on these animals.
Potentially affects property and liability issues. With farm dogs considered part of agricultural products, disputes over noise, trespassing, or animal control involving these dogs might be treated differently under the law, potentially offering farmers more legal clarity and protection.
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Include Farm Dogs as Livestock
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History
- Enacting clause stricken
- Referred to agriculture
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
4128
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 1, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. MAGEE -- read once and referred to the Committee on Agriculture
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
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 2 of section 301 of the agriculture and markets law is amended by adding a new paragraph l to read as follows:
l. Working farm dogs necessary for the control and protection of livestock as described in paragraph e of this subdivision.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD08817-01-7
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