Relates to the creation of a crime database of all convictions in New York state of animal cruelty, fighting, neglect, abandonment and mistreatment; makes such crime database available to all law enforcement entities, district attorneys, duly incorporated humane societies, societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals, dog or cat protective associations and animal control officers.
Requires each violator of "Buster's Law" to register his or her name and address with the division of criminal justice services.
Creates a tax credit for the adoption of household pets from animal shelters or humane societies; up to $100 per animal with a maximum of three household pets.
Provides for a tax credit for the adoption of household pets from animal shelters or humane societies.
Increases certain penalties for violating the prohibition of animal fighting and for aggravated cruelty to animals; requires a psychiatric evaluation for defendants convicted of aggravated cruelty to animals.
Increases certain penalties for violating the prohibition of animal fighting and for aggravated cruelty to animals; requires a psychiatric evaluation for defendants convicted of aggravated cruelty to animals.
Relates to distinctive license plates for society for the prevention of cruelty to animals officers.
Relates to distinctive license plates for society for the prevention of cruelty to animals officers.
Expands aggravated cruelty to animals to include all animals.
Expands aggravated cruelty to animals to include all animals.