New York A00545 amends the agriculture and markets law to allow impounding organizations to petition for security from animal owners facing criminal.

New York A00545 amends the agriculture and markets law to allow duly incorporated societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals, humane societies, pounds, and animal shelters to petition for security from the owner of a seized animal facing criminal charges. The security amount should cover reasonable expenses incurred by the impounding organization in caring for the animal. The petition can be filed upon arraignment or within a reasonable time after an appearance ticket is issued. The court may waive the security posting for good cause. The act takes effect 90 days after becoming law.

New York A00545 amends the agriculture and markets law to allow impounding organizations to petition for security from animal owners facing criminal.

New York A00545 amends the agriculture and markets law to allow duly incorporated societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals, humane societies, pounds, and animal shelters to petition for security from the owner of a seized animal facing criminal charges. The security amount should cover reasonable expenses incurred by the impounding organization in caring for the animal. The petition can be filed upon arraignment or within a reasonable time after an appearance ticket is issued. The court may waive the security posting for good cause. The act takes effect 90 days after becoming law.