421 – License Required and Inspection of Facilities.
* § 421. License required and inspection of facilities. 1. Any person eligible for exemption from the definition of pet dealer pursuant to paragraphs (b) and (c) of subdivision four of section four hundred of this chapter shall be licensed by the department pursuant to the provisions of this section. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any person, […]
422 – Personnel Training Requirements.
* § 422. Personnel training requirements. 1. Each animal shelter licensed pursuant to this article shall provide training to all staff members and volunteers having direct animal care responsibilities. Such training shall be provided within the first sixty days of employment and at least annually thereafter and shall be in addition to any and all […]
423 – Recordkeeping and Protocols.
* § 423. Recordkeeping and protocols. 1. Each animal shelter shall examine an animal upon intake for unique identifiers and any other form of identification that may allow for reunification with an owner, as prescribed in sections one hundred seventeen and three hundred eighty-two of this chapter. 2. Each animal shelter shall create and maintain […]
424 – General Facility Standards.
* § 424. General facility standards. 1. All facilities and all interior components of each animal shelter shall be constructed of materials that ensure a sound physical structure, and shall be maintained so as to protect animals from injury, ensure containment of animals within the property, and restrict unauthorized entry of other animals and humans […]
420 – Definitions.
* § 420. Definitions. For purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings: 1. “Adoption” means the transfer of legal ownership to and possession by any natural person eighteen years of age or older, for the limited purpose of harboring a pet, of any dog or cat, owned by the animal […]