Establishes the crime of endangering the welfare of a companion animal or farm animal in the first and second degree.
New York A06602 amends the agriculture and markets law to establish the crime of endangering the welfare of a companion animal or farm animal in the first and second degree. Endangering the welfare of a companion animal or farm animal in the first degree is a class E felony, while the second degree is a class A misdemeanor. The bill specifies that certain actions, such as routine care and maintenance, slaughter for commercial or subsistence purposes, and procedures by licensed veterinarians or in research, are not considered violations.
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