New Law: No More Pets for New York Animal Abusers
Published October 20, 2011
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A new law in New York establishes an animal abuser registry and prohibits animal abusers from owning pets.
Yesterday, the lawmakers in New York's Albany County voted unanimously to approve a new piece of legislation that would effectively ban New York animal abusers from being able to own a pet again, this according to Global Animal.
According to the report, the new law, which applies to misdemeanor and felony convictions for animal cruelty and associated crimes, will force animal abusers to enter into an abuse registry similar to the registry set up already for sexual offenders.
It is only the third county in New York and the nation to set up an animal abuse registry.
The way the law will function is that it will force adoption agencies and other organizations selling animals to check the abuse registry to ensure that the buyer is not a previous offender. In theory, the law is supposed to help prevent animals from falling into the hands of potentially cruel owners.
Animal abusers who are convicted for a first time will be required to register for a 10-year-period, a time which they cannot own any animal. If they are convicted a subsequent time, they will be in the abuse registry for life.
What do you think about this new law passed in New York? Should a law like this be nationwide? Let us know your thoughts in a comment!
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needs to be nation wide. can't save them all but will save more from a life that can be worse then death.
This is a really good idea but what about the people who give their pets away for free? they most likely wont check a registry
I'm in favor of this, but suspect it won't be easy to enforce; consequently I'd be in favor of even tougher legislation than this.
This is a good start. I think that the second chance clause may be a mistake. I hope that it does go nation wide. About time!
Good law and about time,needs to go nationwide too!
This is the best new's ever. Now let's take it Nationwide. I am so happy someone is standing up for those who cannot speak for themselves. God Bless You All
Hooray! It's about time this started. Let's keep the ball rolling. Thank you for moving things in the right direction.