Definitions.
NYC Admin. Code § 17-1701
in effect§ 17-1701 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:
Animal abuse crime. The term “animal abuse crime” has the same meaning as set forth in section 17-1601.
Animal shelter. The term “animal shelter” has the same meaning as set forth in section 17-802.
Animal rescue group. The term “animal rescue group” has the same meaning as set forth in section 17-802.
Pet shop. The term “pet shop” has the same meaning as set forth in section 17-371.
(L.L. 2015/005, 1/17/2015, eff. 6/1/2015; Am. L.L. 2015/053, 6/2/2015, eff. 6/1/2015; Am. L.L. 2024/132, 12/21/2024, retro. eff. 12/15/2024)
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2015/005.
Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCadmin/0-0-0-29766Fetched: 10/24/2026