Bill > A11276

This bill increases the penalty for knowingly failing to provide a dog left outdoors with appropriate shelter, considering its breed, physical condition, and the climate. Previously, such violations were classified as minor offenses with fines, but this legislation elevates them to a misdemeanor, a more serious offense. This means that a person found guilty of knowingly violating these shelter provisions could face up to one year in jail, a fine ranging from five hundred to one thousand dollars, or both. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that each day a deficiency in the dog's shelter is not corrected after being charged, it will be considered a separate offense, emphasizing the ongoing nature of the violation.