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NY A06698

NY A06698
Relates to voluntary contributions in support of municipal animal pounds or shelters.


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Introduced
03/25/2021
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 agriculture and markets law, in relation to voluntary contributions in support of municipal animal pounds or shelters

AI Summary

This bill amends the Agriculture and Markets Law to allow dog license applications to include a voluntary contribution option to support the municipal animal pound or shelter where the dog owner resides, or any organization contracted by the municipality to provide animal shelter services. The bill requires municipalities to deposit these voluntary contributions into a dedicated fund and distribute the proceeds to the organization listed on the application annually, without replacing any existing funding commitments to such organizations.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to agriculture (on 01/05/2022)

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