§ 23-1. Declaration of legislative findings and intent.

It is hereby declared and found that the health, welfare and safety of the inhabitants of the Town of Brookhaven require regulations supplementing and superseding Articles 7 and 26 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law and pertaining to the licensure, seizure and disposition of privately owned dogs and cats and the humane treatment of animals. Articles 7 and 26 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law are incorporated by reference herein. The Town Board of the Town of Brookhaven has determined that the running at large and other uncontrollable behavior of dogs have caused physical harm to persons and damage to property and have created nuisances within the Town. It is the intent of the Town Board in the enactment of this chapter to protect the health, safety and well-being of persons and property by imposing restrictions on persons owning or possessing dogs within the Town.

Amended 4-17-2001 by L.L. No. 9-2001, effective 4-20-2001