Promotes understanding, awareness and enforcement of animal crime laws.
New York S05895 amends the agriculture and markets law and the penal law to promote understanding, awareness, and enforcement of animal crime laws. It defines terms such as "animal," "cruelty," "torture," and "adoption." It also outlines offenses against animals, including promoting animal fighting, animal cruelty, and animal abduction. The bill sets penalties for these offenses and provides procedures for impounding and caring for animals involved in these crimes. It also includes provisions for the forfeiture and adoption of animals.
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