Pounds and shelters
Source:
Section 114 — Pounds and shelters, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/AGM/114 (updated Nov. 29, 2024; accessed Oct. 25, 2025).
106
Purpose 107
Application 108
Definitions 109
Licensing of dogs required 110
License fees 111
Identification of dogs 111–A
Microchipping standards 112
Change of ownership 113
Dog control officers 114
Pounds and shelters 115
Funds expended by municipality for services 116
Spaying and neutering facilities authorized 117
Seizure of dogs 117–A
Animal population control program 118
Violations 119
Disposition of fines 120
Protection of deer 121
Night quarantine 122
Local laws or ordinances 123
Dangerous dogs 123–A
Exemption from civil liability 123–B
Offenses against service animals and handlers 124
Powers of commissioner
Purpose 107
Application 108
Definitions 109
Licensing of dogs required 110
License fees 111
Identification of dogs 111–A
Microchipping standards 112
Change of ownership 113
Dog control officers 114
Pounds and shelters 115
Funds expended by municipality for services 116
Spaying and neutering facilities authorized 117
Seizure of dogs 117–A
Animal population control program 118
Violations 119
Disposition of fines 120
Protection of deer 121
Night quarantine 122
Local laws or ordinances 123
Dangerous dogs 123–A
Exemption from civil liability 123–B
Offenses against service animals and handlers 124
Powers of commissioner
