N.Y. Agriculture and Markets Law 353-C – Electrocution of fur-bearing animals prohibited
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§ 353-c. Electrocution of fur-bearing animals prohibited. 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall intentionally kill, or stun to facilitate the killing of, a fur-bearing animal by means of an electrical current. For the purpose of this section, "fur-bearing animal" means arctic fox, red fox, silver fox, chinchilla, mink, pine marten, muskrat, and those fur-bearing animals included within the provisions of section 11-1907 of the environmental conservation law.
Attorney's Note
Under the New York Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In N.Y. Agriculture and Markets Law 353-C
- Animal: as used in this article , includes every living creature except a human being;
2. See N.Y. Agriculture and Markets Law 350
2. A violation of subdivision one of this section is a class A misdemeanor.