New York § 88 - 88Disposition of stray or unwanted dogs by municipality
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§ 88. 88Disposition of stray or unwanted dogs by municipality
* § 88. Disposition of stray or unwanted dogs by municipality. 1. A municipality may by local law or ordinance provide that stray or unwanted dogs be given to an agency which trains seeing eye dogs or to a police department which trains dogs as guards. 2. The agency or department may by written order requisition in lieu of destruction or intended destruction, unlicensed, unwanted or unclaimed dogs which may be seized and impounded pursuant to law. 3. Any animal so requisitioned shall be retained within the pound for at least five days in addition to the period within which it may be claimed by its owner, and if still unclaimed may then be given to such requisitioner. 4. Licensed dogs surrendered to the municipality or an animal shelter shall not be requisitioned without the written consent of the owner obtained at the time of the surrender. * NB There are 2 § 88's
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What does New York Consolidated Laws § 88 cover?
Section 88 ("88Disposition of stray or unwanted dogs by municipality") 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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