New York A01698 mandates municipal officials to identify and notify owners of deceased dogs or cats found on public roads.

New York A01698 amends the agriculture and markets law by adding a new section requiring municipal employees to attempt to identify and notify the owners of deceased dogs or cats found on public roads. Municipal employees must make reasonable efforts to detect ownership indicators such as tags or license numbers and notify the owner or an animal management service. This act takes effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it becomes law.

New York A01698 mandates municipal officials to identify and notify owners of deceased dogs or cats found on public roads.

New York A01698 amends the agriculture and markets law by adding a new section requiring municipal employees to attempt to identify and notify the owners of deceased dogs or cats found on public roads. Municipal employees must make reasonable efforts to detect ownership indicators such as tags or license numbers and notify the owner or an animal management service. This act takes effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it becomes law.