Allows dog owners to make voluntary contributions to support municipal animal pounds or shelters when applying for dog licenses.

This bill amends the agriculture and markets law to allow dog owners to make voluntary contributions to support municipal animal pounds or shelters when applying for dog licenses. The application will include a space for contributions, which will be sent to the organization listed. Municipalities may also require additional information on the application. The proceeds of the contributions will be deposited into a dedicated fund and given to the specified organization. The contributions will not replace any existing funding commitments to such organizations.

Allows dog owners to make voluntary contributions to support municipal animal pounds or shelters when applying for dog licenses.

This bill amends the agriculture and markets law to allow dog owners to make voluntary contributions to support municipal animal pounds or shelters when applying for dog licenses. The application will include a space for contributions, which will be sent to the organization listed. Municipalities may also require additional information on the application. The proceeds of the contributions will be deposited into a dedicated fund and given to the specified organization. The contributions will not replace any existing funding commitments to such organizations.