N.Y.C. Admin. Code § L.L. 2005/067: L.L. 2005/067

Enactment date: 7/11/2005

Int. No. 498-A

By Council Members Quinn, the Speaker (Council Member Miller) and Council Members Comrie, Fidler, Gennaro, Gentile, Nelson, Palma, Rivera, Sanders, Seabrook, Vallone, Weprin, Recchia, Gonzalez, Gerson and James

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to boarding kennels, businesses or establishments.

Be it enacted by the Council as follows:

Section 1. Declaration of legislative findings and intent. Many diseases that affect dogs are highly contagious and the chances of transmitting such diseases are greatly increased when dogs are housed in boarding kennels, businesses or establishments. Vaccinations for rabies and other diseases are an important part of preventing disease among dogs. By requiring dog owners to provide proof of vaccination for certain common diseases before such animals are placed in boarding kennels, businesses or establishments, the City could lower the incidence of preventable diseases and help improve the health of these animals.

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[Consolidated provisions are not included in this Appendix A]

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§ 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or other portion of this local law is for any reason declared unconstitutional or invalid, in whole or in part, by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed severable, and such unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this local law, which remaining portions shall continue in full force and effect.

§ 4. This local law shall take effect immediately after its enactment into law.