N.Y. Agriculture & Markets Law § 426: Sanitation

§ 426. Sanitation. Any animal shelter licensed pursuant to this

article shall establish and maintain sanitation protocols that include

the following:

1. use of one or more agents that have cleaning and disinfectant

properties that are effective under conditions present in a given

environment and with demonstrated effectiveness against the pathogens

for which animals are at risk;

2. removal of animals from enclosures and placement in another

appropriate enclosure or separation from the area being cleaned or

disinfected by a functional compartment door when water, cleaning, or

disinfecting agents are sprayed in or near an animal's enclosure;

3. dedicated equipment for cleaning and disinfection for use in each

separate area of the shelter designated as cat or dog isolation,

holding, adoptions or other functionally separate areas within the

facility;

4. cleaning and disinfecting in between each use of items and surfaces

that come into contact with animals, including but not limited to food

and water bowls, litter boxes and exam tables, or procedures to discard

and replace with new items for each animal;

5. cleaning and disinfecting all enclosures for temporary or permanent

housing before a new animal enters such enclosure;

6. daily cleaning and at least once weekly disinfecting of enclosures

that house the same animal or animals during a long-term stay;

7. cleaning and disinfecting enclosures when the enclosure becomes

heavily soiled or otherwise contaminated or a new animal is added to the

enclosure;

8. laundering of all animal bedding in a machine with detergent when

soiled and thoroughly drying such bedding before reuse, or removing and

disposing of such bedding appropriately;

9. cleaning of outdoor premises from clutter that may pose a safety

concern and fecal material removed at least once daily;

10. appropriate use and disposal of protective garments worn during

cleaning and intensive animal-handling activities within an animal

shelter; and

11. proper hygiene of shelter staff, volunteers, and visitors,

including signage, supervision, and hand sanitation.