N.Y. Agriculture & Markets Law § 377: Disposal of dead animals

§ 377. Disposal of dead animals. (1) The carcasses of large domestic

animals, including but not limited to horses, cows, sheep, swine, goats

and mules, which have died otherwise than by slaughter, shall be buried

at least three feet below the surface of the ground or otherwise

disposed of in a sanitary manner by the owner of such animals, whether

the carcasses are located on the premises of such owner or elsewhere.

Such disposal shall be completed within seventy-two hours after the

owner is directed to do so by any peace officer, acting pursuant to his

special duties, police officer, or by a designated representative of the

commissioner.

(2) Notwithstanding section forty-one of this chapter, any violation

of this section shall constitute a violation. This section shall not

apply to animal carcasses used for experimental or teaching purposes.