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What is NYC AC § 17-816?

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This section mandates that full-service animal shelters operated by New York City must post photographs and relevant information about adoptable animals within three days of their receipt, unless the animal has conditions that prevent safe photographing. Applies to animal shelters in New York City.

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§ 17-816 Promotion of adoptable animals.

AC § 17-816

Any full-service animal shelter operated by New York city shall post photographs of, and relevant information about, each adoptable animal in its possession, including but not limited to age and sex, within three days of receiving such animal, provided that such animal is not affected by a medical or behavioral condition that makes it unsafe or unsuitable for photographing. The department shall encourage any other animal shelter that holds a permit under section 161.09 of the New York City health code to make its best efforts to promote the placement of adoptable animals. (L.L. 2019/200, 11/25/2019, eff. 12/25/2019)

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