A08058 Summary:

BILL NOA08058B
 
SAME ASSAME AS S05946
 
SPONSORRosenthal
 
COSPNSR
 
MLTSPNSR
 
Add S391-t, Gen Bus L
 
Requires pet dealers to provide instructions on the care of small animals.
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A08058 Actions:

BILL NOA08058B
 
06/05/2015referred to economic development
06/10/2015amend and recommit to economic development
06/10/2015print number 8058a
06/12/2015amend and recommit to economic development
06/12/2015print number 8058b
06/16/2015reported referred to rules
06/17/2015reported
06/17/2015rules report cal.588
06/17/2015ordered to third reading rules cal.588
06/18/2015substituted by s5946
 S05946 AMEND= AVELLA
 06/12/2015REFERRED TO RULES
 06/16/2015ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1648
 06/16/2015PASSED SENATE
 06/16/2015DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
 06/16/2015referred to economic development
 06/18/2015substituted for a8058b
 06/18/2015ordered to third reading rules cal.588
 06/18/2015passed assembly
 06/18/2015returned to senate
 11/30/2015DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
 12/11/2015SIGNED CHAP.557
 12/12/2015APPROVAL MEMO.19
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A08058 Memo:

NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION
submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
 
BILL NUMBER: A8058B
 
SPONSOR: Rosenthal
  TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the general business law, in relation to requiring pet dealers to provide instructions on the care of small animals   PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: The purpose of the bill is to ensure that new pet owners are provided with written, detailed instructions on the care of small animals at the time of their purchase from a dealer.   SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section 1 of the bill amends section 391 of the general business law by adding a new section 391-t. Subdivision 1 defines "small animal" as any small mammal, excluding dogs or cats, including but not limited to hamsters, chinchillas, guinea pigs, gerbils, rabbits, mice, rats, ferrets, as well as any small amphibians or reptiles, including but not limited to frogs, snakes and lizards. Subdivision 2 provides that every pet dealer, as defined in section 400 of AGM law, shall deliver written, or digital access to, instructions on the care of a small animal to a purchaser. The instructions shall be obtained from sources including, but not limited to, state or national: veterinary professional associ- ations, reptile associations, or pet industry organizations, and shall include information on housing, sanitation, feeding and watering, handl- ing and veterinary care. Subdivision 3 states that this section does not apply to selling feeder animals. Subdivision 4 requires the pet seller to file a copy of the instructions annually with the Dept. of Agricul- ture and Markets. Section 2 provides for this act to take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become law.   JUSTIFICATION: When purchasing a small animal as a pet many new owners are not aware of the full extent of associated responsibilities that go with taking care of such animals. Small animals have varied nutritional and physical needs, which may be unfamiliar to a new owner. For example, both guinea pigs and rabbits have sensitive gastrointestinal tracts that require special attention be paid to feeding and nutrition, while hamsters are prone to 'wet tail' disease at a young age. To ensure that recently purchased small animals receive the proper nutrition and healthcare required, new pet owners shall be provided detailed instructions obtained from a veterinarian organization.   PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: None.   FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS: None.   EFFECTIVE DATE: This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become law.
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