Promotes understanding, awareness, and enforcement of animal crimes laws.
The bill amends the agriculture and markets law and the penal law to enhance understanding, awareness, and enforcement of animal crimes laws. It defines terms such as "fur-bearing animal," "companion animal," "animal fighting," "abandons," and "restrain." It prohibits confining companion animals in vehicles without proper ventilation in extreme temperatures, leaving dogs outdoors without adequate shelter, and tampering with animals used for racing, breeding, or competitive exhibitions.
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