N.Y. Agriculture & Markets Law § 371: Powers of peace officers

§ 371. Powers of peace officers. A constable or police officer must,

and any agent or officer of any duly incorporated society for the

prevention of cruelty to animals may issue an appearance ticket pursuant

to section 150.20 of the criminal procedure law, summon or arrest, and

bring before a court or magistrate having jurisdiction, any person

offending against any of the provisions of article twenty-six of the

agriculture and markets law. Any officer or agent of any of said

societies may lawfully interfere to prevent the perpetration of any act

of cruelty upon any animal in his presence. Any of said societies may

prefer a complaint before any court, tribunal or magistrate having

jurisdiction, for the violation of any law relating to or affecting

animals and may aid in presenting the law and facts before such court,

tribunal or magistrate in any proceeding taken.