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NY S06211

NY S06211
Provides that "wild animal" means indigenous, non-domesticated animals native to the country in which they live and "exotic animal" means a wild animal with an origin of a different continent; adds certain wild or exotic animals to the list of non-companion animals; provides certain owners of wild or exotic animals with a license process.


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Introduced
04/03/2023
In Committee
04/09/2024
Crossed Over
04/09/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to wild or exotic animals

AI Summary

This bill amends the environmental conservation law to define "wild animal" as indigenous, non-domesticated animals native to the country in which they live, and "exotic animal" as a wild animal with an origin of a different continent. It adds certain wild or exotic animals, such as non-human primates, felidae, canidae, and various reptile and mammal species, to the list of non-companion animals. The bill also provides a license process for certain owners of wild or exotic animals who possessed them at the time the law takes effect, as long as they meet certain criteria.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

referred to environmental conservation (on 04/09/2024)

Bill Topics

Environment
  • ‐ Environmental Compliance and Enforcement
  • ‐ Species and Forest Protection

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