A.1344: Humane Euthanasia for “Nuisance” Wildlife [2015-16]

in New York

Bill Description:
If an animal is killed, it must be done to avoid unnecessary suffering while protecting public safety.[teaserbreak]

Before a nuisance wildlife control operator undertakes any control measures, they must provide to the client, in writing: (a) an assessment of the problem, including possible; (b) methods and practices to resolve the problem; and (c) an estimate of the fee.

The Department of Environmental Conservation must keep a record of any complaints lodged against a nuisance wildlife control operator and document the action it takes in response to the complaint.

Background:
This bill is the same as the amended version of A. 8329, which was introduced in 2013.

Read about the horrors of trapping – including inhumane euthanasia methods such as drowning or chemical injections – on our trapping page.

Take Action:
New York residents, contact your state assembly member and urge him or her to support this legislation!

Read the full text and follow its progress here.

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