10/14/2025
Southern Tier Animal Control is only authorized to enforce Article 7 of the Agriculture & Markets Law (dog control).
We have no authority to enforce Article 26 of the Agriculture & Markets Law (animal cruelty/abandonment) only a Police Officer, Town constable, or Peace Officer can enforce this section of the law.
Towns in NYS are only required by law to hire or contract for Dog Control Services, the County or Law Enforcement Departments need to have a separate contract to house Article 26 animals at an Article 7 Shelter.
STAC would be happy to entertain the idea of furnishing a contract to a County, Sheriff’s Department or State Police.. but our Organization will not do this for free anymore… With NYS being so strict with Shelter inspections and STAC loosing about $1000 per Article 26 dog because once law enforcement strong arms us to take it, they seem to wash there hands of it… No charges or updates on the owners information… Enough is enough!