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NY S02563

NY S02563
Designates the animal control officer in the town of Sand Lake as a peace officer.


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Introduced
01/21/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to designating the animal control officer in the town of Sand Lake as a peace officer

AI Summary

This bill designates the animal control officer in the town of Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, as a peace officer. This allows the animal control officer, at the discretion of the town board, to be designated as a constable for the purpose of enforcing Article 26 of the Agriculture and Markets Law and issuing appearance tickets under Article 7 of that law. However, the bill specifies that this does not authorize the officer to carry, possess, repair, or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license has been issued pursuant to Section 400.00 of the Penal Law.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES (on 01/05/2022)

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