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What is NYC AC § 17-334?

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This section clarifies that the provisions of this subchapter do not override existing laws regarding horse-drawn cabs or the use of horses in prohibited areas. It also affirms the authority of the ASPCA and the department to enforce humane treatment laws for horses. Applies to entities involved with horse-drawn cabs and animal welfare.

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§ 17-334 Construction.

AC § 17-334

a. The provisions of this subchapter shall not be construed to supersede or affect any of the provisions of subchapter twenty-one of chapter two of title twenty of the code relating to a "horse drawn cab" as defined therein or any of the regulations of the commissioner of consumer and worker protection promulgated thereunder. b. The provisions of this subchapter shall not be construed to permit the possession or use of a horse in any area where such possession or use is prohibited by any other law, rule or regulation. c. The provisions of this subchapter shall not be construed to prohibit the ASPCA or the department from enforcing any provision of law, rule or regulation relating to the humane treatment of animals with respect to any horse regardless of whether such horse is required to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. (Am. L.L. 2020/080, 8/28/2020, eff. 8/28/2020) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2020/080.

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