2014 New York Laws
AGM - Agriculture & Markets
Article 26 - (350 - 379) ANIMALS
353-E - Companion animal grooming facilities; prohibited practices.

  353-e.  Companion animal grooming facilities; prohibited practices.
  1. As used in this section:
(a) "Cage and box dryer" means a product that is attached to or near a
  cage or box for the purpose of drying or  aiding  in  the  drying  of  a
  companion  animal  contained  in  a cage or box, and which is capable of
  functioning without a person manually holding a dryer.
(b) "Companion animal grooming facility" means an establishment  where
  a companion animal may be bathed, brushed, clipped or styled for a fee.
2.  No  person  shall use a cage or box dryer which contains a heating
  element with the heating element turned on for the purpose of drying  or
  aiding in the drying of a companion animal.
3.  Any  violation  of  this  section  shall  be punishable by a civil
  penalty of not less than two hundred fifty dollars nor  more  than  five
  hundred dollars for each violation.
4. Nothing contained in this section shall limit or abrogate any claim
  or  cause  of action any person may have under common law or by statute.
  The provisions of this section shall be in addition to any  such  common
  law and statutory remedies.