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matese · 01-02-2016, 03:03 AM

]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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matese Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa. Posts: 69,270	]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. __________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog Last edited by matese; 01-02-2016 at 03:04 AM.