Establishes a civil remedy for the protection of animals denied proper care by creating a special proceeding in the supreme court that will hold owners and caretakers liable if such animals under their care are mistreated.
Impact
If enacted, S03073 will amend the Agriculture and Markets Law in New York, specifically creating a new article that lays out the procedures for ensuring the protection of companion animals. This includes definitions related to the mistreatment of animals, emergency provisions for inspections, and the establishment of animal care hearings that could lead to court orders for the care or forfeiture of animals found to be neglected. The law aims to balance animal welfare with the rights of pet owners, providing a structured and legal framework for intervention.
Summary
Bill S03073, also known as the Civil Remedy for the Protection of Companion Animals, seeks to establish legal provisions that allow courts to intervene in cases where companion animals are mistreated or denied proper care. The bill proposes the creation of a special court process that would enable authorized agents to notify pet owners about their obligation to provide adequate care to their animals, and in severe cases, removes animals from their current custody to ensure their welfare.
Contention
While the bill is primarily focused on enhancing animal protection, there are notable points of contention regarding the enforcement mechanisms. Critics may express concerns over the rights of pet owners, particularly regarding the potential for the misuse of emergency powers. Provisions that allow the immediate removal of a pet without prior notice to the owner might be viewed as excessive or infringing upon personal property rights. Additionally, the bill outlines financial responsibilities for the costs of care during hearings, which may raise concerns for owners unable to afford such expenses.
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Establishes a civil remedy for the protection of animals denied proper care by creating a special proceeding in the supreme court that will hold owners and caretakers liable if such animals under their care are mistreated.
Establishes a civil remedy for the protection of animals denied proper care by creating a special proceeding in the supreme court that will hold owners and caretakers liable if such animals under their care are mistreated.
Establishes a civil remedy for the protection of animals denied proper care by creating a special proceeding in the supreme court that will hold owners and caretakers liable if such animals under their care are mistreated.
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.
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.
Allows a court to determine legal ownership of a companion animal, taking into consideration the well-being of the companion animal, during proceedings for dissolution of marriage, legal separation and proceedings commenced by individuals who have both resided with the companion animal.
Relates to the inspection of property that has been vacated for abandoned animals; requires property owners and lessors to inspect such property within three days and to immediately notify the appropriate authorities when such person finds an animal which appears to be abandoned.
Relates to the inspection of property that has been vacated for abandoned animals; requires property owners and lessors to inspect such property within three days and to immediately notify the appropriate authorities when such person finds an animal which appears to be abandoned.
Establishes the farm ownership succession planning program to provide farm owners with a succession planning toolkit that can be used by such farm owners who plan on selling or closing their farm.
Establishes the farm ownership succession planning program to provide farm owners with a succession planning toolkit that can be used by such farm owners who plan on selling or closing their farm.
Establishes a civil remedy for the protection of animals denied proper care by creating a special proceeding in the supreme court that will hold owners and caretakers liable if such animals under their care are mistreated.