NY State Senate Bill 2015-S7088

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2015-S7088 (ACTIVE) - Details

Current Committee:: Senate Consumer Protection
Law Section:: General Business Law
Laws Affected:: Add Art 29-CCC §§539 - 547, Gen Bus L
Versions Introduced in 2017-2018 Legislative Session:: S1569

2015-S7088 (ACTIVE) - Summary

Relates to the licensing and regulation of pet groomers and pet grooming facilities; defines terms; provides for facilities standards, record keeping, animal management, handling and safety standards, inspections and violations.

2015-S7088 (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

                                 BILL NUMBER:  S7088

 TITLE OF BILL :  An act to amend the general business law, in
relation to the licensing and regulation of pet groomers and pet
grooming facilities

 PURPOSE :

To establish the state licensing and regulation of pet groomers and
pet grooming facilities in New York State.

 SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS :

Section 1 of this bill amends the general business law by adding a new
article 29-CCC concerning the licensing and the regulation pet
groomers and pet grooming facilities.

Section 539 of this article defines "pet", "pet grooming", "pet
groomer", "pet grooming facility", "house call", "student", "school",
"crate", "continuing education", "pet first aid", "pet friendly", and
"pet restraint".

Section 540 of this article describes required facility standards,
including pet housing, bathing areas, grooming areas, and other
general matters.

Subdivision 1 states that pet housing shall be in good repair, safe,
secure, stable, durable, well protected, comfortable and escape-free.
Pets should be able to turn around comfortably and no more than one
pet may be housed in each enclosure, unless by owner's consent.

Subdivision 2 states that bathing areas shall be in good repair and
safe operating condition. Products or chemicals used shall comply,
with all applicable local, state and federal guidelines, rule and
regulations and be pet friendly. Tubs shall have a non-slip surface
and water temperatures shall be set at an appropriate level.

Subdivision 3 states that grooming areas shall be safe, sturdy and in
good operating condition. Table tops shall have non-slip surfaces and
grooming arms shall be pet friendly and secure. Pet restraints shall
be safe and humane.

Subdivision 4 states that all facilities shall be equipped with a
first aid kit, ventilated to provide good air quality, and be at an
appropriate air temperature. When pets are present, at least one
person trained in pet first aid shall also be present. Emergency
action protocols shall be in place for emergency situations. Each
facility must have the name of a local emergency veterinarian posted
and readily available. All facilities shall carry general and
professional liability insurance and be in compliance with all local,
state, and federal laws, rules and regulations.

Section 541 of this article details required recording keeping.

Subdivision 1 states that all facilities must keep and maintain
records for all clients and their respective pets.

Subdivision 2 states that records shall be maintained for a minimum
period of one year from the date of service.

Subdivision 3 states that incident reports shall be created when
incidents occurs and shall be kept on file for a minimum of three
years.

Subdivision 4 states that personnel records shall be maintained.

Section 542 of this article describes required animal management, such
and handling and safety standards.

Subdivision 1 states general profession standards, including that all
pets shall be treated and handled safely, humanely and compassionately
at all times; no pets shall be left unsupervised while on a grooming
table or in a bathing tub; pet groomers shall be knowledgeable in the
safe handling of pets and students must work under the supervision of
a groomer licensed under this article.

Subdivision 2 states work standards, including that all pet groomers
be in compliance with accepted industry standard and conduct
themselves in a manner that promotes the safe, humane, and
compassionate handling and management of pets; all products, tools,
and equipment must be safe and humane; workstations must be cleaned
between each pet; and all pet groomers shall be knowledgeable in the
handling and management of pets.

Section 543 of this article creates licensing regulations for pet
groomers.

Subdivision 1 states that the secretary of state, in cooperation with
the department of agriculture and markets, shall establish a training
program and testing procedure for pet groom applicants.

Subdivision 2 states that the secretary of state shall create and
maintain a list of licensed groomers; issue a license to qualified
individuals, after payment of a licensing fee to be determined by the
secretary of state; and conduct proper background checks on applicants
to verify that the applicant has not been convicted of any animal
cruelty or neglect charges and does not have a history of
interpersonal violence.

Subdivision 3 states that licensed groomers shall be on the premises
at all times and may employ individuals under his or her direct
supervision, who are training for the groomer examinations.

Subdivision 4 states that licenses shall be displayed in a conspicuous
place.

Subdivision 5 states that licenses can be refused, suspended, or
revoked by the secretary of state.

Section 544 of this article describes enforcement mechanisms.

Subdivision 1 states that the secretary of state or his or her
authorized agents to shall make annual inspections of pet grooming
facilities.

Subdivision 2 states that the secretary of state shall create a
complaint review board where consumers can file complaints and that
such complaints shall be investigated by the secretary of state or his
or her authorized agents.

Section 545 of this article references current practitioners and
allows individuals engage in pet grooming on the effective gate of
this article to continue in such capacity for one year from such date,
but shall, within such year, apply for a license through a process to
be determined by the secretary of state and shall be subject to the
provisions of this article thereafter.

Section 546 of this article details violations.

Subdivision 1 states that any violation of any provision of this
article is a civil offense, which may carry a penalty of not less than
two hundred and fifty dollars.
Subdivision 2 states that violations causing animals pain or death
shall be referred immediately to the appropriate district attorney's
office for criminal prosecution.

Section 547 of this article states that nothing in this article shall
be construed to affect any protection afforded to pets under any other
provision of law or in anyway preclude charges pursuant to article
twenty-six of the agriculture and markets law relating to cruelty to
animals.

Section 2 of this bill states that this act shall take effect on the
one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become a law; provided,
however, that effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or
repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of
this act on its effective date are authorized and directed to be made
and completed on or before such effective date.

 JUSTIFICATION :

It should be the goal of every pet groomer to treat all animals
entrusted to their care with kindness, patience, respect and
compassion, ensuring their safety, health and wellbeing. Pet groomers
should also exhibit professional behavior and maintain their
businesses with honesty and integrity toward their clients at all
times while encouraging professionalism, compassion and participation
in continuing education within the industry.

Unfortunately, there continue to be incidents of animal cruelty and
neglect committed against New York State pets by uncertified and
untrained individuals holding themselves out to the public as a pet
groomers. At their worse these incidents have resulted in the death of
loved ones, while others have resulted in permanent injuries that
require expensive veterinary visits-the cost of which is then becomes
a burden on the unsuspecting consumer of these services.

For example, in early 2016 a longtime foster father on Long Island who
worked as a dog groomer was charged with sexually abusing five boys,
all of them his adopted sons, and sexual misconduct involving a dog.
Seehttp://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/19/nyregion/foster-father-charged-
with-sexually-abusing-5-boys-on-long-island.html? r=0.

In the summer of 2015 an English bulldog, Bella, was badly burned at a
Thornwood pet groomer that was operating without a required health
permit. Bella needed to be on a three-week regimen of antibiotics and
medicated baths because an infection associated with the burn wounds.
Seehttp://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/2015/07/14/hawthorne-woman-
wants-pets-grooming-law-dog-burned-thornwood-shop/30169407/.

In 2012 two beagles were founds dead in a mobile grooming van. The
groomer stated he experienced a hypoglycemic episode and blacked out.
When he woke up both the dogs were dead. Chest radiographs and
necropsies were preformed on dogs and submitted to Cornell University
Animal Health Diagnostic Center in Ithaca, N.Y. The presumptive causes
of death included strangulations, electrocution, carbon monoxide
poisoning and drowning. The veterinarian states that this was the most
horrific, tragic, and avoidable death of two beloved family pets that
she had ever experienced. See http://www.silive.com/
news/index.ssf/2013/03/staten island pets die mvsteri.html .

States across the country are now considering laws to finally put
rules in place to regulate the $6 billion pet grooming industry.
Connecticut and New Jersey already have laws in place regulating the
licensure of both a groomer and a grooming facility.

This bill would establish the licensing and regulation of pet groomers
and pet grooming facilities in New York State. The bill was modeled
after the PPGSA Standards of Care, Safety, and Sanitation for
Professional Pet Groomers and Stylists developed by members of the
Professional Pet Groomers and Stylists Alliance-a coalition of
industry organizations whose members have combined to educate, train
and certify tens of thousands of professional pet groomers and
stylists across the country.

 LEGISLATIVE HISTORY :

New Bill.

 FISCAL IMPLICATIONS :

To be determined.

 EFFECTIVE DATE :
This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it
shall have become a law; provided, however, that effective
immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or
regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its
effective date are authorized and directed to be made and completed on
or before such effective date.

2015-S7088 (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

                            
                    S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________

                                  7088

                            I N  S E N A T E

                             March 23, 2016
                               ___________

Introduced  by  Sen.  AVELLA -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
  printed to be committed to the Committee on Consumer Protection

AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to  the  licensing
  and regulation of pet groomers and pet grooming facilities

  THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  Section 1. The general business law is amended by adding a new article
29-CCC to read as follows:
                             ARTICLE 29-CCC
            LICENSING AND REGULATION OF PET GROOMERS AND PET
                           GROOMING FACILITIES
SECTION 539. DEFINITIONS.
        540. FACILITIES STANDARDS.
        541. RECORD KEEPING.
        542. ANIMAL MANAGEMENT, HANDLING AND SAFETY STANDARDS.
        543. LICENSING REGULATIONS.
        544. INSPECTIONS.
        545. CURRENT PRACTITIONERS.
        546. VIOLATIONS.
        547. OTHER PROTECTIONS.
  S 539. DEFINITIONS. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS  ARTICLE,  THE  FOLLOWING
TERMS SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING MEANINGS:
  1. "PET" SHALL MEAN ANY DOG, CAT OR OTHER ANIMAL ACCEPTED FOR GROOMING
OR STYLING.
  2.  "PET  GROOMING", "PET STYLING", "GROOMING" OR "STYLING" SHALL MEAN
CLIPPING, TRIMMING, STYLING, OR BATHING A PET  FOR  FINANCIAL  REMUNERA-
TION.
  3.   "PET   GROOMER",   "PET   STYLIST",   "GROOMER",   "STYLIST"   OR
"BATHER/BRUSHER" SHALL MEAN AN INDIVIDUAL WHO CLIPS, TRIMS,  STYLES,  OR
BATHES  A PET FOR FINANCIAL REMUNERATION AND WHO ADHERES TO THESE INDUS-
TRY STANDARDS OF CARE FOR SAFETY AND SANITATION.
  4. "PET GROOMING OR STYLING FACILITY", "GROOMING SALON" OR  "FACILITY"
SHALL  MEAN  A  COMMERCIAL  ESTABLISHMENT  WHERE  A  PET  MAY BE BATHED,

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                           LBD13769-03-6

S. 7088                             2

BRUSHED, CLIPPED, TRIMMED AND/OR STYLED. THIS MAY BE A  BRICK-AND-MORTAR
FACILITY, A MOBILE UNIT, OR HOME GROOMING FACILITY.
  5. "HOUSE CALL" OR "HOUSE CALL GROOMER" SHALL MEAN A PERSON WHO CLIPS,
TRIMS,  STYLES,  OR  BATHES  A PET WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE CUSTOMER'S
PRIVATE HOME, GROUNDS, OR BUSINESS.
  6. "STUDENT", "TRAINEE" OR "APPRENTICE" SHALL MEAN  A  PERSON  WHO  IS
ENGAGED  IN LEARNING AND ACQUIRING KNOWLEDGE OF PET GROOMING OR STYLING,
EITHER UNDER THE DIRECTION AND SUPERVISION OF A PET GROOMER  OR  STYLIST
OR  WHILE  ENROLLED IN A GROOMING OR STYLING SCHOOL, ACADEMY OR TRAINING
PROGRAM.
  7. "SCHOOL", "ACADEMY" OR "TRAINING PROGRAM" SHALL MEAN AN  ESTABLISH-
MENT  OR PROGRAM THAT TEACHES PET GROOMING AND/OR STYLING IN A COURSE OF
INSTRUCTION WHICH INCORPORATES THESE  INDUSTRY  STANDARDS  OF  CARE  FOR
SAFETY AND SANITATION.
  8.  "CRATE"  OR "CAGE" SHALL MEAN A SAFE AND HUMANE CONTAINMENT METHOD
OF KEEPING AND/OR HOUSING PETS IN THE FACILITY.
  9. "CONTINUING EDUCATION" SHALL MEAN ANY PROGRAM OR  COURSE  OF  STUDY
INTENDED TO ENHANCE KNOWLEDGE OF SUBJECTS RELEVANT TO ONE'S PROFESSION.
  10.  "PET  FIRST  AID" SHALL MEAN RECOGNITION OF INJURY OR ILLNESS AND
PROTOCOL FOR ENSURING THE PET RECEIVES APPROPRIATE CARE.
  11. "PET FRIENDLY" SHALL MEAN ANY PRODUCT, CHEMICAL, TOOL OR PIECE  OF
EQUIPMENT WHICH IS SAFE FOR USE FOR PETS.
  12.  "PET  RESTRAINT"  SHALL  MEAN  ANY PET FRIENDLY RESTRAINT USED OR
ATTACHED TO A GROOMING ARM, TUB, OR OTHER FACILITY FIXTURE OR  EQUIPMENT
TO HOLD THE PET SAFELY AND UNDER CONTROL.
  S  540.  FACILITIES  STANDARDS.  1.  PET  HOUSING  STANDARDS. ALL PETS
ENTRUSTED TO THE CARE OF A PET  GROOMER  OR  STYLIST  SHALL  BE  TREATED
HUMANELY AND COMPASSIONATELY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
  (A)  ALL PET HOUSING PROVIDED BY THE FACILITY SHALL BE IN GOOD REPAIR,
SAFE, SECURE, STABLE, DURABLE, WELL PROTECTED,  COMFORTABLE  AND  IN  AN
ESCAPE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT.
  (B)  PETS  SHOULD BE ABLE TO SIT, STAND AND TURN AROUND COMFORTABLY IN
THE PROVIDED CRATE OR ENCLOSURE.
  (C) IF CRATES ARE UTILIZED, SUCH CRATES AND/OR ENCLOSURES SHALL BE:
  (I) ADEQUATELY VENTILATED FOR THE PET'S HEALTH, SAFETY AND COMFORT;
  (II) OF MATERIAL THAT IS EASY TO CLEAN; AND
  (III) ARRANGED SO PERSONNEL CAN SAFELY SEE AND ACCESS ALL AREAS OF THE
CRATES AND ENCLOSURES.
  (D) UNLESS BY OWNER'S CONSENT, NO MORE THAN ONE PET MAY BE HOUSED  PER
CRATE OR ENCLOSURE.
  (E)  PETS CONFINED FOR MORE THAN THIRTY MINUTES SHALL BE OFFERED FRESH
WATER.
  (F) EVERY FACILITY SHOULD PROVIDE A SAFE AND HEALTHY WORKING  ENVIRON-
MENT FOR ALL PERSONNEL AND THE PETS LEFT IN THEIR CARE.
  2.  BATHING  AREAS.  (A) ALL BATHING AREAS SHALL BE IN GOOD REPAIR AND
SAFE OPERATING CONDITION.
  (B) PRODUCTS AND/OR CHEMICALS USED IN  THE  PROCESS  OF  GROOMING  AND
STYLING SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL GUIDE-
LINES, RULES AND REGULATIONS AND BE PET FRIENDLY.
  (C) TUBS FOR THE BATHING OF DOGS SHALL HAVE A NON-SLIP BOTTOM SURFACE.
  (D) WATER TEMPERATURE SHALL BE SET AT AN APPROPRIATE LEVEL FOR THE PET
AND CARE SHALL BE TAKEN TO PREVENT DISCOMFORT OR INJURY FROM EXCESSIVELY
HOT OR COLD WATER.
  (E)  THERE  SHALL  BE  A NON-SLIP SURFACE ON THE FLOOR BY EACH TUB FOR
GROOMERS AND STYLISTS.

S. 7088                             3

  3. GROOMING AREAS. (A) GROOMING TABLES SHALL BE SAFE,  STURDY  AND  IN
GOOD OPERATING CONDITION.
  (B) TABLE TOPS FOR DOGS SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A NON-SLIP SURFACE THAT
IS EASY TO CLEAN.
  (C)  GROOMING  ARMS,  BY  WHICH  THE  PET  IS RESTRAINED, SHALL BE PET
FRIENDLY AND SECURE.
  (D) ALL OTHER PRODUCTS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF
THE WORK SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION  AND  USED  IN  A
SAFE, PROFESSIONAL MANNER.
  (E)  PET RESTRAINTS SHALL BE SAFE AND HUMANE AND FOLLOW CURRENT STAND-
ARDS OF PRACTICE FOR ALL PETS.
  (F) THE FACILITY SHALL BE CLEANED  AS  NECESSARY  FOR  PET  AND  HUMAN
HEALTH.
  (G)  CRATES, ENCLOSURES, TUBS AND TABLES SHALL BE CLEANED BETWEEN EACH
PET.
  4. GENERAL FACILITY STANDARDS. (A) A FIRST AID KIT FOR THE BENEFIT  OF
PETS AND ALL PERSONNEL, INCLUDING EYE WASH PRODUCTS AND EQUIPMENT, SHALL
BE ON SITE.
  (B) THE FACILITY SHALL BE VENTILATED TO PROVIDE FOR GOOD AIR QUALITY.
  (C)  AIR  TEMPERATURE SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE SAFETY, HEALTH AND COMFORT
OF ALL PERSONNEL AND ALL PETS.
  (D) WHEN PETS ARE PRESENT, AT LEAST ONE PERSON TRAINED  IN  PET  FIRST
AID SHALL BE IN THE FACILITY.
  (E)  EMERGENCY  ACTION  PROTOCOLS SHALL BE IN PLACE TO ASSURE ALL PETS
WITHIN THE FACILITY  RECEIVE  PROPER  CARE  IF  AN  EMERGENCY  SITUATION
ARISES.
  (F)  EACH  FACILITY  SHALL  HAVE THE NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION OF A
LOCAL EMERGENCY VETERINARIAN POSTED AND READILY AVAILABLE.
  (G) CLEANING PRODUCTS AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE MADE READILY AVAILABLE TO
ALL PERSONNEL.
  (H) THE FACILITY SHALL CARRY GENERAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSUR-
ANCE.
  (I) THE FACILITY SHALL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH  ALL  LOCAL,  STATE,  AND
FEDERAL LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS.
  S  541.  RECORD KEEPING. 1. RECORDS. THE FACILITY SHALL KEEP AND MAIN-
TAIN RECORDS OF ALL CLIENTS AND  THEIR  RESPECTIVE  PETS.  SUCH  RECORDS
SHALL  INCLUDE  THE  NAME,  ADDRESS  AND PHONE NUMBERS OF THE OWNER, THE
SERVICES PROVIDED, AND THE DATE SUCH SERVICES WERE PROVIDED.
  2. MINIMUM PERIOD. RECORDS FOR EACH PET  SHALL  BE  MAINTAINED  FOR  A
MINIMUM PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF SERVICE.
  3.  INCIDENT  REPORTS.  PET  INCIDENT  REPORTS SHALL BE CREATED IN THE
EVENT OF ANY INCIDENT THAT OCCURS AND KEPT ON  FILE  FOR  A  MINIMUM  OF
THREE YEARS.
  4.  PERSONNEL  RECORDS.  ACCURATE  SAFETY  AND  HEALTH RECORDS FOR ALL
PERSONNEL SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDER-
AL REQUIREMENTS.
  S 542. ANIMAL MANAGEMENT, HANDLING AND SAFETY STANDARDS.   1.  GENERAL
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS.
  (A) ALL PETS SHALL BE TREATED AND HANDLED SAFELY, HUMANELY AND COMPAS-
SIONATELY AT ALL TIMES.
  (B)  NO  PET SHALL BE LEFT UNSUPERVISED WHILE ON THE GROOMING TABLE OR
IN THE BATHING TUB.
  (C) PET GROOMERS AND STYLISTS SHALL BE KNOWLEDGEABLE IN THE  SAFE  AND
HEALTHY HANDLING OF PETS. STUDENTS, TRAINEES OR APPRENTICES WORKING IN A
FACILITY  MUST  BE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A PET GROOMER LICENSED UNDER
THIS ARTICLE.

S. 7088                             4

  (D) WHEN BRUSHING, COMBING, DEMATTING, BATHING, TOPICALLY CONDITIONING
SKIN AND COAT, GROOMING OR STYLING THE  PET,  ALL  PRODUCTS,  TOOLS  AND
EQUIPMENT SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE SAFETY AND HEALTH OF THE PET.
  2.  WORK  STANDARDS.  (A)  ALL  PET  GROOMERS AND STYLISTS SHALL BE IN
COMPLIANCE WITH ACCEPTED INDUSTRY STANDARDS.
  (B) STUDENTS, TRAINEES OR APPRENTICES WORKING IN A  FACILITY  MUST  BE
UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A PET GROOMER LICENSED UNDER THIS ARTICLE.
  (C)  ALL  PERSONNEL SHALL CONDUCT THEMSELVES IN A MANNER THAT PROMOTES
THE SAFE, HUMANE AND COMPASSIONATE HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT OF PETS.
  (D) PRODUCTS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED  IN  PERFORMANCE  OF  THE  WORK
SHALL BE SAFE AND HUMANE.
  (E)  THE PET CARE FACILITY AND THEIR STAFF SHALL PRESENT A CLEAN, NEAT
APPEARANCE.
  (F) WORKSTATIONS SHALL BE CLEANED BETWEEN EACH PET.
  (G) ALL PET GROOMERS AND  STYLISTS  SHALL  BE  KNOWLEDGEABLE  IN  SAFE
HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT OF PETS TO INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
  (I) ACCEPTING ANIMALS FROM AND RETURNING THEM TO OWNERS;
  (II) SAFE AND HUMANE APPROACH AND RETRIEVAL TECHNIQUES;
  (III) SAFE AND HUMANE HANDLING TECHNIQUES;
  (IV) SAFE AND HUMANE USE OF PET RESTRAINTS; AND
  (V) SAFE AND HUMANE MANAGEMENT OF BEHAVIORAL ISSUES.
  S  543.  LICENSING REGULATIONS. 1. TRAINING PROGRAM AND TESTING PROCE-
DURES. THE SECRETARY OF STATE, IN COOPERATION  WITH  THE  DEPARTMENT  OF
AGRICULTURE  AND MARKETS, SHALL ESTABLISH A TRAINING PROGRAM AND TESTING
PROCEDURE FOR PET GROOMING APPLICANTS.
  2. SECRETARY OF STATE. THE SECRETARY OF STATE SHALL:
  (A) CREATE AND MAINTAIN A LIST OF LICENSED GROOMERS.
  (B) ISSUE A LICENSE TO  QUALIFIED  INDIVIDUALS,  AFTER  PAYMENT  OF  A
LICENSING FEE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
  (C) CONDUCT A PROPER BACKGROUND CHECK TO VERIFY THAT THE APPLICANT HAS
NOT BEEN CONVICTED OF ANY ANIMAL CRUELTY OR NEGLECT CHARGES AND DOES NOT
HAVE A HISTORY OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE.
  3.  LICENSED  GROOMERS.  LICENSED GROOMERS SHALL BE ON THE PREMISES AT
ALL TIMES AND MAY EMPLOY INDIVIDUALS UNDER  HIS  OR  HER  DIRECT  SUPER-
VISION, WHO ARE IN TRAINING FOR GROOMER EXAMINATION.
  4. DISPLAY. LICENSES SHALL BE DISPLAYED IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE.
  5.  REFUSAL.  LICENSES  CAN  BE  REFUSED,  SUSPENDED OR REVOKED BY THE
SECRETARY OF STATE.
  S 544. INSPECTIONS. 1. ANNUAL INSPECTIONS. THE SECRETARY OF  STATE  OR
HIS OR HER AUTHORIZED AGENTS SHALL MAKE ANNUAL INSPECTIONS OF PET GROOM-
ING FACILITIES.
  2.  COMPLAINT  REVIEW  BOARD.  THE  SECRETARY  OF STATE SHALL CREATE A
COMPLAINT  REVIEW  BOARD  WHERE  CONSUMERS  CAN  FILE  COMPLAINTS.  SUCH
COMPLAINTS SHALL BE INVESTIGATED BY SUCH SECRETARY OR HIS OR HER AUTHOR-
IZED AGENTS.
  S  545.  CURRENT PRACTITIONERS. INDIVIDUALS ENGAGED IN PET GROOMING ON
THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ARTICLE MAY CONTINUE IN SUCH CAPACITY FOR ONE
YEAR FROM SUCH DATE, BUT SHALL, WITHIN SUCH YEAR, APPLY  FOR  A  LICENSE
THROUGH  A  PROCESS TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND SHALL
BE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE THEREAFTER.
  S 546. VIOLATIONS. 1. CIVIL OFFENSE. VIOLATIONS OF  ANY  PROVISION  OF
THIS  ARTICLE  IS  A CIVIL OFFENSE WHICH MAY CARRY A PENALTY OF NOT LESS
THAN TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS.
  2. CRIMINAL OFFENSE. VIOLATIONS CAUSING ANIMALS PAIN OR DEATH SHALL BE
REFERRED IMMEDIATELY TO THE APPROPRIATE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S  OFFICE  FOR
CRIMINAL PROSECUTION.

S. 7088                             5

  S  547.  OTHER PROTECTIONS. NOTHING IN THIS ARTICLE SHALL BE CONSTRUED
TO AFFECT ANY PROTECTION AFFORDED TO PETS UNDER ANY OTHER  PROVISION  OF
LAW  OR IN ANYWAY PRECLUDE CHARGES PURSUANT TO ARTICLE TWENTY-SIX OF THE
AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS LAW RELATING TO CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
  S 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after
it shall have become a law; provided, however, that effective immediate-
ly,  the  addition,  amendment  and/or  repeal of any rule or regulation
necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective  date  are
authorized  and  directed  to  be  made  and completed on or before such
effective date.

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Tony Avella

Archive: Last Bill Status - In Senate Committee Consumer Protection Committee

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