Limits ownership or possession of companion animals by "Buster's Law" violators; redefines equine companion and removes horses from farm animal.

New York S01562 amends the agriculture and markets law to restrict ownership or possession of companion animals by individuals convicted of violating "Buster's Law." It mandates that such individuals must obtain a court order demonstrating their mental capacity to care for a companion animal. Additionally, the bill redefines "equine companion" to include horses used for recreational purposes, excluding them from the definition of "farm animal." This act takes effect 30 days after becoming law.

Limits ownership or possession of companion animals by "Buster's Law" violators; redefines equine companion and removes horses from farm animal.

New York S01562 amends the agriculture and markets law to restrict ownership or possession of companion animals by individuals convicted of violating "Buster's Law." It mandates that such individuals must obtain a court order demonstrating their mental capacity to care for a companion animal. Additionally, the bill redefines "equine companion" to include horses used for recreational purposes, excluding them from the definition of "farm animal." This act takes effect 30 days after becoming law.