New York A08327 prohibits the sale of birds at retail pet shops, except for certain domesticated game birds and other birds.

New York A08327 amends the general business law to prohibit retail pet shops from selling, leasing, bartering, auctioning, or otherwise transferring ownership of any bird. Exceptions are made for certain domesticated game birds and other birds including chickens, turkeys, guinea fowl, peafowl, and pigeons. The bill also allows pet shops to receive rental fees for space to showcase dogs, cats, rabbits, or birds for adoption, and to collaborate with animal adoption or rescue organizations that meet specific criteria.

New York A08327 prohibits the sale of birds at retail pet shops, except for certain domesticated game birds and other birds.

New York A08327 amends the general business law to prohibit retail pet shops from selling, leasing, bartering, auctioning, or otherwise transferring ownership of any bird. Exceptions are made for certain domesticated game birds and other birds including chickens, turkeys, guinea fowl, peafowl, and pigeons. The bill also allows pet shops to receive rental fees for space to showcase dogs, cats, rabbits, or birds for adoption, and to collaborate with animal adoption or rescue organizations that meet specific criteria.