New York § 353-E - 353-ECompanion animal grooming facilities; prohibited practices
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 353-E — 353-ECompanion animal grooming facilities; prohibited practices, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 353-E. 353-ECompanion animal grooming facilities; prohibited practices
§ 353-e. Companion animal grooming facilities; prohibited practices. 1. As used in this section: (a) "Cage and box dryer" means a product that is attached to or near a cage or box for the purpose of drying or aiding in the drying of a companion animal contained in a cage or box, and which is capable of functioning without a person manually holding a dryer. (b) "Companion animal grooming facility" means an establishment where a companion animal may be bathed, brushed, clipped or styled for a fee. 2. No person shall use a cage or box dryer which contains a heating element with the heating element turned on for the purpose of drying or aiding in the drying of a companion animal. 3. Any violation of this section shall be punishable by a civil penalty of not less than two hundred fifty dollars nor more than five hundred dollars for each violation. 4. Nothing contained in this section shall limit or abrogate any claim or cause of action any person may have under common law or by statute. The provisions of this section shall be in addition to any such common law and statutory remedies.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 353-E ("353-ECompanion animal grooming facilities; prohibited practices") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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