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Editorial of November 23, 2023

Finally.

Animal cruelty laws nationwide have long been underenforced. Animal abuse often goes undetected and, even when discovered, is rarely prosecuted. According to animal law experts, here in New York State animal abuse and cruelty laws are hidden away in an obscure section of our legal framework (Article 26 of New York State Agriculture and Markets law), making enforcement and prosecution difficult at best.

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