Animal cruelty is a sad part of life.
The state of New York is often associated with its most famous city. As much of a large metropolis as New York City is, the state has numerous, large rural areas. All New Yorkers are subject to the same animal cruelty laws whether inside the city or out. When these laws are broken they result in fines from ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 and possible prison time up to 18 months. The severity of the crime and the number of offenses dictates the punishment.
Agriculture and Market Law 353-a
This law states that an individual may not show exceptional cruelty to animals. This translates into not allowing a person to inflict extreme pain on any animal for any reason, especially for enjoyment. Extreme pain consists of any action that causes the animal pain and possible death. Actions such as keeping an animal from food or water, using objects to beat or injure the animal, or overworking an animal so as to cause injury.
Agriculture and Market Law 353-b
Individuals must provide adequate shelter to their animals. A shelter must be large enough for said animal to stand up, lay down and turn around. It must be out of direct sunlight for at least half of daylight hours. The shelter must also be insulated against any extreme hot or cold temperatures.
Agriculture and Market Law 353-d
Individuals may not leave animals inside a vehicle during extreme temperatures without proper ventilation or warmth. Officers are required to locate said owner at the time of the discretion. If the owner cannot be located then police officers have the right to retrieve the animal by any means necessary and cannot be held accountable for property damage.
Agriculture and Market Law 355
This law criminalizes the neglect of animals by abandoning them. This includes leaving a disabled animal in the street for an extended period of time as well as leaving an animal at a vet clinic or boarding center. An animal owner has three hours to pick up their disabled animal from the street after being notified. The owner of any animal left at a vet clinic or boarding center passed the pick-up date is notified by mail to pick up their animal. The pet owner has 20 days to pick up their pet or it will be taken to the local animal shelter. The owner will still have to pay for any fees that are owed to the vet clinic or boarding center.
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