(a) is done in conjunction with a medical procedure for the benefit of
the companion animal and to indicate that such medical procedure has
been done, provided that such tattoo is not for design purposes; or
(b) is done for the purpose of identification of the companion animal
and not for design purposes, and such tattoo includes only such numbers
and/or letters allotted by a corporation that, in the regular course of
its business, maintains an animal tattoo identification registry.
3. For the purposes of this section, "tattoo" shall mean a mark on the
body made with indelible ink or pigments injected beneath the outer
layer of the skin.
4. Tattooing done in conjunction with a medical procedure for the
benefit of a companion animal that indicates that such medical procedure
has been done shall be performed by a licensed veterinarian or under the
supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
5. Any person who knowingly violates the provisions of this section
shall be guilty of a violation punishable pursuant to the penal law.
Structure New York Laws
351 - Prohibition of Animal Fighting.
353 - Overdriving, Torturing and Injuring Animals; Failure to Provide Proper Sustenance.
353-A - Aggravated Cruelty to Animals.
353-B - Appropriate Shelter for Dogs Left Outdoors.
353-C - Electrocution of Fur-Bearing Animals Prohibited.
353-D - Confinement of Companion Animals in Vehicles: Extreme Temperatures.
353-E - Companion Animal Grooming Facilities; Prohibited Practices.
353-F - Companion Animal Piercing and Tattooing Prohibited.
354 - Sale of Baby Chicks and Baby Rabbits.
356 - Failure to Provide Proper Food and Drink to Impounded Animal.
357 - Selling or Offering to Sell or Exposing Diseased Animal.
358 - Selling Disabled Horses.
358-A - Live Animals as Prizes Prohibited.
359 - Carrying Animal in a Cruel Manner.
359-A - Transportation of Horses.
360 - Poisoning or Attempting to Poison Animals.
361 - Interference With or Injury to Certain Domestic Animals.
362 - Throwing Substance Injurious to Animals in Public Place.
363 - Unauthorized Possession of Dogs Presumptive Evidence of Larceny.
364 - Running Horses on Highway.
365 - Clipping or Cutting the Ears of Dogs.
366 - Companion Animal Stealing.
366-A - Removing, Seizing or Transporting Dogs for Research Purposes.
367 - Leaving State to Avoid Provisions of This Article.
368 - Operating Upon Tails of Horses Unlawful.
369 - Interference With Officers.
370 - Protection of the Public From Attack by Wild Animals and Reptiles.
371 - Powers of Peace Officers.
372 - Issuance of Warrants Upon Complaint.
373 - Seizure of Animals Lost, Strayed, Homeless, Abandoned or Improperly Confined or Kept.
375 - Officer May Take Possession of Animals or Implements Used in Fights Among Animals.
376 - Disposition of Animals or Implements Used in Fights Among Animals.
377 - Disposal of Dead Animals.
377-A - Spaying and Neutering of Dogs and Cats.
378 - Unlawful Tampering With Animal Research.
379 - Prohibition of the Selling of Fur, Hair, Skin or Flesh of a Dog or Cat.
380 - Use of Elephants in Entertainment Acts.
380*2 - Examination of Seized Animals or Animals Taken Possession Of.
381 - Prohibition of the Declawing of Cats.
382 - Prohibition of the Slaughter of Race Horses and Race Horse Breeding Stock.
383 - Examination of Seized Animals or Animals Taken Possession Of.