Requires that nuisance wildlife control operators disclose to the client, in writing, that euthanasia may be used to resolve a wildlife related problem.
Summary
S01676 would amend New York’s Environmental Conservation Law to require nuisance wildlife control operators to give clients a written disclosure before beginning any control measures stating that euthanasia may be used to resolve the wildlife problem. The bill does not require euthanasia to be used; it requires advance notice that it is one possible outcome of the wildlife control process.
The measure also authorizes the Department of Environmental Conservation to adopt rules and regulations to implement the new disclosure requirement. It would take effect one year after becoming law, with immediate authorization for any necessary implementing regulations.
Impact
The bill would add a new consumer-notice requirement to section 11-0524 of the Environmental Conservation Law, affecting nuisance wildlife control operators and their clients. In practice, operators would need to provide a written statement before undertaking control measures, and the Department of Environmental Conservation could establish additional rules governing compliance. The law would not change wildlife removal authority directly, but it would impose a disclosure obligation on licensed or regulated wildlife control services.
Sentiment
The available voting history suggests generally favorable support for the bill, with strong committee approval and a solid majority on final passage. The Senate Environmental Conservation Committee votes were 10-1 and 9-1, and the Senate floor vote was 43-14, indicating broad support but not unanimity. No committee transcript is available, so the recorded votes are the main indicator of sentiment.
Contention
The main point of contention appears to be whether the disclosure requirement is necessary or burdensome for nuisance wildlife control operators, and whether explicitly mentioning euthanasia could affect client expectations or perceptions of wildlife services. The relatively small number of no votes in committee and the larger but still minority opposition on the floor suggest some lawmakers may have viewed the bill as an unnecessary mandate or as potentially alarming to clients, while supporters likely saw it as a transparency and informed-consent measure.
Same As
Requires that nuisance wildlife control operators disclose to the client, in writing, that euthanasia may be used to resolve a wildlife related problem.
Requires that nuisance wildlife control operators disclose to the client, in writing, that euthanasia may be used to resolve a wildlife related problem.
Establishes that if lethal methods are used to capture or dispose of nuisance wildlife, the lethal method used and the reason why a non-lethal method was not used shall be submitted in an annual report; requires that a list of enforcement actions taken against any nuisance wildlife control operator for violations of the law and applicable regulations be annually updated.
Establishes that if lethal methods are used to capture or dispose of nuisance wildlife, the lethal method used and the reason why a non-lethal method was not used shall be submitted in an annual report; requires that a list of enforcement actions taken against any nuisance wildlife control operator for violations of the law and applicable regulations be annually updated.
Establishes that if lethal methods are used to capture or dispose of nuisance wildlife, the lethal method used and the reason why a non-lethal method was not used shall be submitted in an annual report; requires that a list of enforcement actions taken against any nuisance wildlife control operator for violations of the law and applicable regulations be annually updated.
Establishes that if lethal methods are used to capture or dispose of nuisance wildlife, the lethal method used and the reason why a non-lethal method was not used shall be submitted in an annual report; requires that a list of enforcement actions taken against any nuisance wildlife control operator for violations of the law and applicable regulations be annually updated.
Relates to protecting wildlife and maintaining safety; necessitates written notification before a nuisance wildlife control operator undertakes any control measures.
Relates to protecting wildlife and maintaining safety; necessitates written notification before a nuisance wildlife control operator undertakes any control measures.
Relates to protecting wildlife and maintaining safety; necessitates written notification before a nuisance wildlife control operator undertakes any control measures.