New York S00579 ensures dogs used for hunting and training under environmental conservation law are not considered running at large.

New York S00579 amends the agriculture and markets law to clarify that dogs engaged in hunting and training as authorized by the environmental conservation law are not considered to be running at large. This applies if the dog is on property where hunting is permitted, released by the owner, trainer, or handler, and the owner, trainer, or handler can demonstrate compliance with the environmental conservation law. If a hunting dog is seized by a dog control officer, peace officer, or police officer, the owner, trainer, or handler may be charged with a violation if they are not in compliance.

New York S00579 ensures dogs used for hunting and training under environmental conservation law are not considered running at large.

New York S00579 amends the agriculture and markets law to clarify that dogs engaged in hunting and training as authorized by the environmental conservation law are not considered to be running at large. This applies if the dog is on property where hunting is permitted, released by the owner, trainer, or handler, and the owner, trainer, or handler can demonstrate compliance with the environmental conservation law. If a hunting dog is seized by a dog control officer, peace officer, or police officer, the owner, trainer, or handler may be charged with a violation if they are not in compliance.