Nassau County, NY Animal Ordinances: Pet Groomer Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Licensing agency
- Office of Consumer Affairs
- Training required
- 150 hours or 1 year experience
- Liability insurance
- $100,000/$300,000 minimum
- Max penalty
- $5,000 fine plus $1,000/day
- License term
- Biennial renewal
Summary
Nassau County requires pet grooming businesses and individual pet groomers to be licensed by the Office of Consumer Affairs, with mandatory training, health/safety standards and fines up to $5,000 for violations.
No pet grooming business shall operate within the County of Nassau unless it has a license issued by the Office in accordance with the provisions of this Title. The initial application fee for license of a pet grooming business and the biennial renewal shall be set by ordinance by the Nassau County Legislature.
2. Each applicant for a license must provide the following information and appropriate supporting documentation to the Office:
a. The name of the pet grooming business b. The principal address and the names of all owners of the business c. Proof of identity of the owner or owners and that the owner or owners are over the age of 18 years 634 January 1, 2026
d. The home address of the owner or owners e. The address of all places of business within Nassau County and the name and address of a designated agent for service of process f. Documents demonstrating that the owner or manager of the Pet Grooming Business has either:
Full Breakdown
Nassau County Administrative Code Title D-24 (§ 21-33.0 et seq.) requires every pet grooming business operating in the county to hold a license from the Office of Consumer Affairs, and requires each individual pet groomer to be personally licensed unless they are the business's owner or its sole employee. Applicants must show at least 150 hours of pet-grooming training or one year of employment in the trade, carry $100,000/$300,000 liability insurance, and comply with health and safety standards covering housing, water, restraints and record-keeping. Violations carry fines up to $5,000, up to 15 days' imprisonment, and daily penalties for continuing offenses.
Violations & Fines
Operating without a license, or violating health/safety standards, is punishable by a fine up to $5,000, up to 15 days in jail, and a $1,000-per-day penalty for continuing violations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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