New York S01742 increases the penalty for knowingly violating dog shelter provisions from a violation to a misdemeanor.

New York S01742 amends the agriculture and markets law to increase the penalty for knowingly violating provisions relating to the appropriate shelter for dogs. The bill changes the penalty from a violation to a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for up to one year, a fine of at least $500 and up to $1,000, or both. Each day a violation continues after a charge is filed counts as a separate offense. The law takes effect 90 days after it is enacted.

New York S01742 increases the penalty for knowingly violating dog shelter provisions from a violation to a misdemeanor.

New York S01742 amends the agriculture and markets law to increase the penalty for knowingly violating provisions relating to the appropriate shelter for dogs. The bill changes the penalty from a violation to a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for up to one year, a fine of at least $500 and up to $1,000, or both. Each day a violation continues after a charge is filed counts as a separate offense. The law takes effect 90 days after it is enacted.