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Adequate Shelter for Dogs Section 353B NYS Agriculture and
Markets Law
Enacted: November 21, 2003
Created a new section 353-b of the Agriculture and Markets
Law and requires that owners and caretakers of dogs left
outdoors in inclement weather provide the dogs with shelter
appropriate to breed, physical condition and the climate.
Minimum standards for adequate shelter include a permanent
structure with a waterproof roof, structural soundness,
sufficient insulation to protect from inclement weather,
space to make normal postural movements, freedom from
excessive dirt, trash or waste and a clean surrounding area
that does not threaten the well-being of the dog.
Authorizes seizure of a dog where the law is violated, and
does not permit return of the dog unless owner provides
proof that shelter in compliance with the law is being
provided. Violations trigger a series of escalating fines,
which the court can reduce by an amount the owner or
custodian proves he or she spent to correct the deficiencies
in the dog's shelter. |
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