Increases penalties for dangerous dog owners and subjects certain offenders to further investigation.

This bill amends the agriculture and markets law to increase penalties for dog owners whose dogs cause serious physical injury. It subjects owners of previously determined dangerous dogs to a class E felony, with a fine up to five thousand dollars. Owners of dogs that cause serious injury are subject to a civil penalty and up to a class E felony, with a fine up to five thousand dollars. Certain dangerous dog owners, including those convicted of a felony, are subject to further investigation, including property searches and seizure of illegal materials.

Increases penalties for dangerous dog owners and subjects certain offenders to further investigation.

This bill amends the agriculture and markets law to increase penalties for dog owners whose dogs cause serious physical injury. It subjects owners of previously determined dangerous dogs to a class E felony, with a fine up to five thousand dollars. Owners of dogs that cause serious injury are subject to a civil penalty and up to a class E felony, with a fine up to five thousand dollars. Certain dangerous dog owners, including those convicted of a felony, are subject to further investigation, including property searches and seizure of illegal materials.