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NY S05532

NY S05532
Relates to the prohibition of declawing of cats; makes such violation punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000.


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Introduced
05/06/2019
In Committee
06/04/2019
Crossed Over
06/04/2019
Passed
07/22/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/22/2019

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to prohibiting the declawing of cats The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1

AI Summary

This bill amends the Agriculture and Markets Law to prohibit the declawing of cats in New York, except when necessary for a therapeutic purpose to address a physical medical condition of the cat. Violation of this prohibition would be punishable by a civil penalty not exceeding $1,000. The bill provides that "therapeutic purpose" does not include declawing for cosmetic, aesthetic, or convenience reasons.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.107 (on 07/22/2019)

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