New York A00897 criminalizes knowingly causing a minor to attend an animal fighting exhibition, establishing such offense as a misdemeanor.

New York A00897 amends the agriculture and markets law to explicitly criminalize knowingly causing a minor to attend an exhibition of animal fighting. This offense is established as a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for up to one year, a fine of up to one thousand dollars, or both. The term "minor" is defined as a person under the age of sixteen years old. This act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York A00897 criminalizes knowingly causing a minor to attend an animal fighting exhibition, establishing such offense as a misdemeanor.

New York A00897 amends the agriculture and markets law to explicitly criminalize knowingly causing a minor to attend an exhibition of animal fighting. This offense is established as a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for up to one year, a fine of up to one thousand dollars, or both. The term "minor" is defined as a person under the age of sixteen years old. This act takes effect immediately upon enactment.