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NY A07871
NY A07871Prohibits any person from slaughtering a horse where such person knows or has reason to know that such horse will be used for human consumption; and prohibits any person from possessing, importing into or exporting from the state, selling, buying, giving away, holding or accepting any horse with the intent of killing, or having another kill, such horse, if such person knows or should have known that any part of such horse will be used for human consumption; and provides penalties for violation.
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Introduced
05/28/2019
05/28/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Prohibits any person from slaughtering a horse where such person knows or has reason to know that such horse will be used for human consumption; and prohibits any person from possessing, importing into or exporting from the state, selling, buying, giving away, holding or accepting any horse with the intent of killing, or having another kill, such horse, if such person knows or should have known that any part of such horse will be used for human consumption; and provides penalties for violation.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits any person from slaughtering a horse where such person knows or has reason to know that the horse will be used for human consumption. It also prohibits the possession, import, export, sale, purchase, or acceptance of a horse with the intent of killing it or having it killed, if the person knows or should have known that any part of the horse will be used for human consumption. The bill provides penalties for violations, including imprisonment for up to one year, fines of up to $1,000 for individuals or $5,000 for corporations, and civil penalties of up to $25,000 for subsequent violations. The provisions of this bill are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other laws protecting animal welfare.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
print number 7871a (on 02/19/2020)
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