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Subchapter 8: Boarding Kennel Regulation Act
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2005/067.
This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Boarding Kennel Regulation Act".
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2005/067.
For the purposes of this section, the term "boarding kennel, business or establishment" means a facility other than an animal shelter where animals not owned by the proprietor of such facility are sheltered, harbored, maintained, groomed, fed or watered in return for a fee.
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2005/067.
No dog shall be accepted at a boarding kennel, business or establishment unless the owner of such dog is in compliance with section 161.15(e) of the New York city health code.
(Am. L.L. 2019/206, 11/25/2019, eff. 2/23/2020)
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2005/067.
Every boarding kennel, business or establishment shall maintain and make available for inspection records for each dog utilizing such facility for a period of twelve (12) months from the last day of such utilization indicating: the owner's name, address, telephone number and emergency contact; duration of stay; services provided; and proof of vaccinations or veterinarian's statements that vaccination is contraindicated.
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2005/067.
The department shall conduct an inspection of the records of each boarding kennel, business or establishment to determine such facility's compliance with the provisions of this subchapter.
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2005/067.
The department may promulgate rules as may be necessary for the purpose of implementing and carrying out the provisions of this subchapter.
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2005/067.
Any owner or operator of a boarding kennel, business or establishment that violates any provision of this subchapter shall be liable for a civil penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars for each violation. A proceeding to recover any such civil penalty shall be commenced by the service of a notice of violation which shall be returnable to the administrative tribunal established by the department. Such tribunal shall have the power to impose civil penalties prescribed by this section.
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2005/067.
Subchapter 9: Pet Shops
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