New York bill A03166 amends the agriculture and markets law to restrict individuals convicted of certain animal-related crimes from owning companion.

New York bill A03166 amends the agriculture and markets law by adding a new section that restricts individuals convicted of violating sections 350-1, 350-3, or 350-3a from owning, harboring, possessing, adopting, fostering, or exercising control over a companion animal. The restriction period is determined by the court, with a minimum of five years from the conviction or release from imprisonment, whichever is longer. The definition of "companion animal" aligns with that in section 350-5 of the same law. The act will take effect 90 days after becoming law.

New York bill A03166 amends the agriculture and markets law to restrict individuals convicted of certain animal-related crimes from owning companion.

New York bill A03166 amends the agriculture and markets law by adding a new section that restricts individuals convicted of violating sections 350-1, 350-3, or 350-3a from owning, harboring, possessing, adopting, fostering, or exercising control over a companion animal. The restriction period is determined by the court, with a minimum of five years from the conviction or release from imprisonment, whichever is longer. The definition of "companion animal" aligns with that in section 350-5 of the same law. The act will take effect 90 days after becoming law.