Bill > A00732

This bill amends the agriculture and markets law to establish new regulations for pet dealers selling birds that have not yet been fully weaned. The bill defines "weaned" as a bird that can sustain at least 90% of its own weight without hand-feeding, and "hand-feeding" as manually feeding a bird using a hand, spoon, or oral gavage. Under the new provisions, pet dealers can sell unweaned birds only if they meet three specific conditions: (1) they disclose in writing to the buyer that the bird is not weaned, (2) they provide training on proper hand-feeding or have a reasonable belief the buyer knows how to hand-feed, and (3) the buyer agrees in writing to have the bird inspected and weighed by the pet dealer at least weekly until it is fully weaned. Additionally, at the time of sale, the pet dealer must document and note the bird's weight on the sales receipt. This legislation aims to ensure the proper care and health of young birds during the critical weaning period by establishing clear guidelines and accountability for pet dealers.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A732