A 4284 New York Assembly · 2023 Regular Session

Exempts livestock guardian dogs and herding dogs from license fees

This bill requires municipalities to waive licensing fees for livestock guardian dogs and herding dogs, which are currently subject to the same dog control regulations as other pets. The legislation defines livestock guardian dogs as animals that protect livestock from predators and herding dogs as those trained to move cattle, sheep, or other livestock. Under the new rules, local authorities must issue special identification marks on the licenses of these working animals to distinguish them from regular pets. This change directly affects farmers and ranchers who rely on these dogs for their daily operations by removing the financial burden of annual dog licenses.
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Feb 2023
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Introduced Feb 14, 2023 Last action May 21, 2024
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Jan 3, 2024
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REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
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Feb 14, 2023
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