Permits microchipping of certain animals possessed by animal protective associations and rescue organizations.

New York A11102 amends the agriculture and markets law to allow animal protective associations and rescue organizations to implant microchips in dogs and cats. These organizations must update contact information for each microchip, including the organization last in possession, any person to whom possession is transferred through adoption, and the current owner for lost and found animals. The bill applies to organizations exempt from taxes under federal law and registered with the department.

Permits microchipping of certain animals possessed by animal protective associations and rescue organizations.

New York A11102 amends the agriculture and markets law to allow animal protective associations and rescue organizations to implant microchips in dogs and cats. These organizations must update contact information for each microchip, including the organization last in possession, any person to whom possession is transferred through adoption, and the current owner for lost and found animals. The bill applies to organizations exempt from taxes under federal law and registered with the department.