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NY A03339
NY A03339Prohibits ear clipping and tail docking of dogs unless deemed medically necessary to protect the life or health of the dog.
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Introduced
01/22/2021
01/22/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to prohibiting ear clipping and tail docking of dogs unless deemed medically necessary to protect the life or health of the dog
AI Summary
This bill amends the Agriculture and Markets Law to prohibit the ear clipping and tail docking of dogs unless deemed medically necessary by a licensed veterinarian to protect the life or health of the dog. It establishes a misdemeanor offense, punishable by a fine, for performing these procedures for reasons other than medical necessity. The bill includes an exemption for dogs whose tails have been altered prior to the effective date of the law.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (12)
Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D)*,
Catalina Cruz (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Joe DeStefano (R),
Steven Englebright (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Richard Gottfried (D),
Yuh-Line Niou (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Mark Walczyk (R),
Last Action
referred to agriculture (on 01/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A3339 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A03339&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A03339 |
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