N.Y. General Business Law § 750: Declaration of policy

§ 750. Declaration of policy. The legislature hereby finds and

declares that the relationships that humans develop with other members

of the animal kingdom that are taken into our homes and kept as pets are

unique and special. These relationships can enrich our lives and

increase our happiness. Even after the death of a pet, human attachment

to the memory of the pet often remains very strong and many people feel

the need to memorialize their love for their animal by burying their pet

in a pet cemetery. Pet cemeteries, their managers and owners have a

special responsibility to their customers who have entrusted their pets'

remains with them. These pet cemeteries have a duty to act in an

ethical and lawful manner to prevent grieving pet owners from

experiencing further any emotional pain or financial manipulation.

Perpetrations of fraud against grieving pet owners are unconscionable.

The legislature further finds and declares that the people of this

state have a vital interest in the establishment, maintenance and

preservation of pet cemeteries and pet crematoriums and the proper

operation of the businesses and individuals which own and manage the

same. This article is determined an exercise of the police powers of

this state to protect the well-being of our citizens, to promote the

public welfare, to promote the health of the public and to prevent pet

cemeteries and pet crematoriums from falling into disrepair and

dilapidation and becoming a burden upon the community.