New York A02143 mandates microchipping of dogs and cats before adoption.
New York A02143 amends the agriculture and markets law to require microchipping of dogs and cats before adoption. It mandates that humane societies, animal shelters, and pet dealers microchip animals before making them available for adoption. The bill also requires shelters to provide owners with instructions on registering microchips and confirms that new owners have registered the microchip before releasing the animal.
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