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The commissioner, within ninety days of the effective date of this subchapter and with the advice of the advisory board hereinafter established, shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter and to promote the health, safety and well-being of the public.
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 1991/002.
(Repealed L.L. 2023/068, 5/29/2023, eff. 6/28/2023)
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 1991/002.
a. Any person who violates any provision of this subchapter or any of the regulations promulgated hereunder shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine or not less than five hundred nor more than five thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
b. In addition to the penalties prescribed by subdivision a of this section, any person who violates any of the provisions of this subchapter or any rule or regulation promulgated hereunder shall be liable for a civil penalty of not less than five hundred nor more than five thousand dollars.
c. Any fine or penalty assessed pursuant to this section may be reduced by any amount which is paid as restitution by the owner of the dog to the person or persons suffering serious physical injury as compensation for unreimbursed medical expenses, lost earnings and other damages resulting from such injury.
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 1991/002.
Authorized officers, veterinarians and employees of the department, and of the police department, and any other persons designated by the commissioner, shall be empowered to enforce the provisions of this subchapter or any rule or regulation promulgated hereunder.
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 1991/002.
The provisions of this subchapter shall not be construed to prohibit the department, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or any law enforcement officer from enforcing any other law, rule or regulation regarding the humane treatment of animals.
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 1991/002.
The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to any federal, state or city law enforcement agency.
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 1991/002.
If any provision of this subchapter is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder of this subchapter.
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 1991/002.
Subchapter 7: Tattoo Regulation Act
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 1997/012.
This subchapter shall be known as the "Tattoo Regulation Act."
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 1997/012.
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