ยง 358-a. Live animals as prizes prohibited. 1. For the purposes of
this section "livestock" shall mean any domesticated sheep, goat, horse,
cattle or swine.
2. No person shall give or offer to give away as a prize, or exchange
or offer to exchange for nominal consideration, any live animal other
than purebred livestock or fish in any game, drawing, contest,
sweepstakes or other promotion, except when any live animal is given
away by individuals or organizations operating in conjunction with a
cooperative extension education program or agricultural vocational
program sanctioned by the state education department.
3. The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations which
provide guidelines, conditions and requirements when any live animal is
given away under the exceptions provided for in subdivision two of this
section.
4. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be
subject to civil penalty of not more than two hundred fifty dollars or
in lieu thereof shall be guilty of a violation punishable solely by a
fine of not more than two hundred fifty dollars.
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.