6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Monroe County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Monroe County allows hens in NYC but roosters are banned. Coops must meet health standards. Livestock prohibited in most residential zones. NYC Health Code governs.
New York State has no statewide leash law. Each municipality within Monroe County sets its own leash requirements. Most Monroe County towns require dogs to be on leash when off the owner's property.
New York State Agriculture & Markets Law focuses on behavior-based dangerous dog provisions rather than breed bans. Monroe County and most of its municipalities do not have breed-specific legislation.
Beekeeping in Monroe County is governed by New York State Agriculture & Markets Law and individual municipal zoning codes. All NY beekeepers must register their apiaries annually with the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets at no cost.
New York State ECL §11-0512 prohibits keeping wild animals as pets statewide. This includes large cats, bears, wolves, primates, and venomous reptiles. No county exemption applies in Monroe County.
NY ECL §11-0505 prohibits feeding white-tailed deer, elk, and moose statewide. NY ECL §11-0535 prohibits bear feeding. Monroe County deer populations (Mendon Ponds, Durand Eastman) make bans significant. No-feed orders issued by DEC in disease areas.
2 cities in Monroe County have their own animal ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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