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§ 47.53 — Pet Animals

New York City Administrative Code (current through L.L. 2026/147, enacted September 12, 2026, and amendments effective through October 10, 2026) · 24 RCNY § 47.53

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§ 47.53 Pet Animals.

No reptiles, dogs, cats, or any other animals whose possession is prohibited by 24 RCNY Health Code § 161.01, or successor rule, shall be harbored in a facility. Any animals that are harbored in a facility shall be in good health, show no evidence of carrying any disease, and shall pose no threat to children. Pets shall be kept in cages, and waste material within cages shall be cleaned daily or more often, if needed. (Amended City Record 9/20/2017, eff. 10/10/2017; amended City Record 6/12/2018, eff. 7/12/2018)