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Mission Statement of
The Committee on Animals and the Law
Revised as of 1/27/2011
The Committee on Animals and the Law is a resource for Members and the
Public about non-human, animal related legal matters and associated
humane considerations. Among the activities of the group, Committee
Members: (a) monitor and provide comment on relevant legislation and
policy-making decisions at various levels of government; (b) offer
continuing legal education as well as programs for the lay public on
animal law; (c) compile and provide information and resources on animal
law and other associated humane considerations to the public via access
to the NYSBA website and printed materials; (d) respond to requests for
information from the public and attorneys related to animal law issues;
and (e) encourage law student interest in animal law by various means
including sponsoring a legal writing competition for law students.
The Committee ascertains the needs and interests of NYSBA members and
their constituents with respect to animal humane-related issues and
develops programs to disseminate resource information to address those
needs and interests. Where appropriate, the Committee solicits expertise
and assistance of NYSBA committees and sections whose Members and
Constituents are affected by these humane-related issues.
To maximize effectiveness, the Committee invites participation by
professionals in animal health care, animal welfare, wildlife
conservation, animal behavior, and other related fields in animal-law
and humane-related work, such as veterinarians, biologists, educators,
humane law enforcement officers and non-attorney government
officials.
Third Revision as of January 27, 2011
Second Revision as of January 6, 2009
First Revision as of June 21, 2007
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