New York bill S00558 mandates humane euthanasia of nonambulatory animals before any transport, sale, or marketing.

New York bill S00558 amends the agriculture and markets law to prohibit the transport, holding, buying, selling, giving, receiving, or marketing of nonambulatory animals unless the animal is first humanely euthanized. The bill defines a nonambulatory animal as any domestic sheep, cattle, or swine unable to stand or walk without assistance. It also defines humane euthanasia and undue delay. Exceptions allow for transport to obtain veterinary treatment or to another location on the same property. Violation of the bill's provisions is a misdemeanor.

New York bill S00558 mandates humane euthanasia of nonambulatory animals before any transport, sale, or marketing.

New York bill S00558 amends the agriculture and markets law to prohibit the transport, holding, buying, selling, giving, receiving, or marketing of nonambulatory animals unless the animal is first humanely euthanized. The bill defines a nonambulatory animal as any domestic sheep, cattle, or swine unable to stand or walk without assistance. It also defines humane euthanasia and undue delay. Exceptions allow for transport to obtain veterinary treatment or to another location on the same property. Violation of the bill's provisions is a misdemeanor.