Pass Peanut’s Law

Published: November 08, 2024 at 03:24 PM Author: PENNY EIMS

This Petition Has Been Started By

Maria Proietti, Esq.

B.S., M.S.T., J.D., Ph.D.

Attorney and Counselor-at-Law

Why this petition matters

New York Assemblyman, Jake Blumencranz of the 15th Assembly District in Long Island, announced a proposal for an amendment called “Peanut’s Law: Humane Animal Protection Act.”

This proposed law would amend Section 11-0512 of New York’s Environmental Conservation Law to prevent incidents like what happened to P’Nut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon.

The law would ensure humane treatment and due process for sanctuary animals in New York, while strengthening animal rights, enhancing protections for animal sanctuaries, and safeguarding public safety.

Some of the key points of this law include, but are not limited to:

●  A 72-hour waiting period before euthanizing any sanctuary animal so that there is time to arrange veterinary care; appeal; etc.

●  A dedicated DEC review board of experts will evaluate appeals within 48 hours so that each case is addressed immediately.

●  Clear ‘Immediate Risk’ criteria where the animal will only be euthanized during the waiting period if a licensed veterinarian confirms a direct, immediate risk to public safety.

●  Transparent reporting: DEC would be required to publish quarterly reports on animal seizures and release testing results within seven days if euthanization occurs.

●  Sanctuary recognition: Peanut’s Law defines animal sanctuaries as registered, tax-identified entities, upholding their rights

Read Peanut’s story here

We the undersigned urge lawmakers to protect animal rights and assign Peanut’s Law a bill number so Peanut’s Law can be passed!

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