Bill > S07777

This bill amends the Agriculture and Markets Law to allow dog owners to make voluntary contributions in support of municipal animal pounds or shelters when applying for a dog license. The bill requires the license application to include a space where the owner can elect to make such a contribution, with the contribution to be sent to the organization listed on the application. Municipalities are required to deposit the voluntary contributions into a dedicated fund and provide the funds to the listed organization annually, without replacing any existing funding commitments. The bill aims to provide additional support for municipal animal pounds and shelters.