N.Y. Agriculture & Markets Law Section 359-A
Transportation of horses

1.

Every vehicle utilized for the transportation of more than six horses shall meet the following requirements:

a.

The interiors of compartments containing horses shall be constructed of smooth materials, containing no sharp objects or protrusions which are hazardous;

b.

The floors shall be of such construction or covered with abrasive material so as to prevent horses from skidding or sliding;

c.

There shall be sufficient apertures to insure adequate ventilation;

d.

There shall be sufficient insulation or coverings to maintain an adequate temperature in the compartment containing horses;

e.

Partitions of sturdy construction shall be placed a maximum of ten feet apart in vehicles which do not have stalls;

f.

Doorways shall be of sufficient height to allow safe ingress and egress of each horse contained in the compartment;

g.

Each compartment containing horses shall be of such height so as to allow sufficient clearance above the poll and withers of each horse in the compartment;

h.

Ramps sufficient for loading and unloading horses shall be provided if the vertical distance from the floor of the compartment containing horses to the ground is greater than fifteen inches; and

i.

There shall be at least two doorways for ingress and egress, which shall not be on the same side.

2.

Every vehicle utilized for the transportation of more than six horses over a highway shall have no more than one tier.

3.

a. Transporting a horse in violation of this section shall be a violation punishable by a fine of not more than two hundred fifty dollars.

b.

Any subsequent violation of this section on a date following a conviction under the provisions of this section shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.

4.

The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations, including size specifications, and establish guidelines in order to facilitate compliance with the provisions of this section.

5.

a. The term “horse” as used throughout this section shall apply to the entire family of equidae.

b.

The term “vehicle” as used throughout this section shall apply to every device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, except devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.

6.

The court in which a conviction under the provisions of this section is obtained, shall, within thirty days of such conviction, transmit a copy of the record of conviction to the department which shall maintain a record of such conviction for the purpose of identifying subsequent violations of this section.

Source: Section 359-A — Transportation of horses, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/AGM/359-A (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Apr. 20, 2024).

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Definitions 351
Prohibition of animal fighting 353
Overdriving, torturing and injuring animals 353‑A
Aggravated cruelty to animals 353‑B
Appropriate shelter for dogs left outdoors 353‑C
Electrocution of fur-bearing animals prohibited 353‑D
Confinement of companion animals in vehicles: extreme temperatures 353‑E
Companion animal grooming facilities 353‑F
Companion animal piercing and tattooing prohibited 354
Sale of baby chicks and baby rabbits 355
Abandonment of animals 356
Failure to provide proper food and drink to impounded animal 357
Selling or offering to sell or exposing diseased animal 358
Selling disabled Equidae 358‑A
Live animals as prizes prohibited 359
Carrying animal in a cruel manner 359‑A
Transportation of horses 360
Poisoning or attempting to poison animals 361
Interference with or injury to certain domestic animals 362
Throwing substance injurious to animals in public place 363
Unauthorized possession of dogs presumptive evidence of larceny 364
Running horses on highway 365
Clipping or cutting the ears of dogs 366
Companion animal stealing 366‑A
Removing, seizing or transporting dogs for research purposes 367
Leaving state to avoid provisions of this article 368
Operating upon tails of horses unlawful 369
Interference with officers 370
Protection of the public from attack by wild animals and reptiles 371
Powers of peace officers 372
Issuance of warrants upon complaint 373
Seizure of animals lost, strayed, homeless, abandoned or improperly confined or kept 374
Humane destruction or other disposition of animals lost, strayed, homeless, abandoned or improperly confined or kept 375
Officer may take possession of animals or implements used in fights among animals 376
Disposition of animals or implements used in fights among animals 377
Disposal of dead animals 377‑A
Spaying and neutering of dogs and cats 378
Unlawful tampering with animal research 379
Prohibition of the selling of fur, hair, skin or flesh of a dog or cat 380
Use of elephants in entertainment acts 380*2
Examination of seized animals or animals taken possession of 381
Prohibition of the declawing of cats 382
Prohibition of the slaughter of race horses and race horse breeding stock 383
Examination of seized animals or animals taken possession of 384
Special provisions related to the importation of dogs and cats into the state for sale, resale or adoption 385
Prohibition of slaughtering horses for human or animal consumption
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Apr. 20, 2024

Last modified:
Sep. 22, 2014

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