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01-01-2016, 08:44 PM | #1 |
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| Kudos to Tennessee - more states should do this NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — On Friday, Tennessee became the first state to release an animal abuse registry. It includes the names of people convicted of having intentionally abused animals. Anyone can see the registry, pictures and where offenders live. “Where we adopted ‘Vader’ there really was no more than just an application,” said Karina Thomson of Hermitage who spent New Year’s Day with her dog “Vader’ at the Centennial Dog Park. She rescued him from a shelter in Nashville six months ago. “We are happy to know that there will be more measures taking place that are adequate for them and safe homes,” she said referring to the new registry. “It’s going to be another useful tool that agencies such as ourselves can do a little bit more research on individuals we encounter whether it be in the field or individuals that come to adopt animals,” said Lauren Bluestone, the director of Metro Animal Care and Control. She said people on the registry won’t be eligible to adopt from the shelter. State representative Darren Jernigan said his neighbor asked him to introduce the legislation three years ago after David Matson was arrested and later convicted of beating a puppy to death with a tire iron. The legislation was passed in May. Only one lawmaker in the general assembly voted against it. First time offenders will spend two years on the registry. A second offense makes it five. Bluestone said she is focusing on the positive but since it’s the first of its kind time will tell how much it could help. “This is very, very new. There are a lot of cities that have these types of lists, certainly nothing on a state-wide level,” said Bluestone. Thomson’s friends who were visiting Nashville from Illinois on New Year’s Day said they are hoping the registry comes to their state as well. “We are really excited that animals will be protected more,” said Thomson. “I think it’s a great start,” she continued. Representative Jernigan said he spoke with legislators from about ten other states including California, Massachusetts, and Georgia who plan on introducing a similar bill this year. Right now the registry is empty because it will only include people convicted after Jan. 1.
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| ]NYC…Animal Abuse Registry In 2014, the New York City Council passed the Animal Abuse Registration Act. This act requires any adult convicted of an animal abuse crime after October 2, 2014 and residing in New York City to contact the New York City Health Department to be added to the Animal Abuse Registry. Anyone required to register is prohibited from owning, possessing, residing with, having custody of, or intentionally engaging in any physical contact with any animal. The registration period lasts for five years after sentencing or, if incarcerated, for five years after release from incarceration.[/FONT][/COLOR] Information for People Required to Register Those required to register should call 311 and ask about the Animal Abuse Registry or emailanimalabuseregistry@health.nyc.gov. The Health Department will schedule a telephone intake session and an appointment for in-person registration, as required by the Act. Information for Animal-Related Businesses and Organizations Employees of certain animal-related businesses and organizations are required to check the registry and refuse to sell or transfer ownership of an animal to anyone listed there. Animal-related businesses covered under the act are: Animal Control Officers working in New York City Animal rescue groups operating in New York City Animal shelters located in New York City Dog and/or cat protective associations incorporated in New York State Humane societies incorporated in New York State Pet shops located in New York City Societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals incorporated in New York State Veterinarians working in New York City. To apply for access, Request Subscription to Animal Abuse Registry. Health Department, and you will be notified if it is approved. The Health Department will email the registry quarterly and whenever a person is added or deleted. Read the complete Animal Abuse Registration Act for all additional requirements and definitions of this law. Animal Abuse Registration Act Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) Other languages: [En Español] [中文] [Creole] [Русский] [정의] [বাংলা] To report animal abuse, call 311.
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