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A local law entitled, "Local Law No. 4 of the Year 2010, Dog Control Law of the Town of Wappinger"
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DOS -239 (Rev. 05/05) Page 1 of 3
LOCAL LAW NO.4 OF THE YEAR 2010
A Local Law entitled "Local Law No. 4 of the Year 2010, Dog Control Law of the Town of
Wappinger".
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger as follows:
Section I: Title:
This Local Law shall be known and cited as Town of Wappinger, "Local Law No. 4 of
the Year 2010, Dog Control Law of the Town of Wappinger" and by adoption hereof shall rescind
the present Chapter 68 of the Town Code entitled "Animals" and replace it with a new Chapter 68
entitled "Dog Control Law".
Section II: Amendments:
The Town of Wappinger Code, Chapter 68, entitled "Animals", including Article I
entitled "Dog Control" and Article II entitled "Licensing Fees" is hereby rescinded in its entirety
and is hereby replaced with an entirely new Chapter 68 entitled "Dog Control Law" to read as
follows:
"CHAPTER 68. DOG CONTROL LAW
§ 68-1. Legislative Intent; Purpose.
The purpose of this Local Law is to provide for the licensing and identification of dogs, the
control and protection of the dog population, the protection of persons, property, domestic animals
and deer from dog attack and damage, and to otherwise protect the health, safety, and well-being of
persons and property by imposing restrictions on the keeping and running at large of dogs within the
Town.
This Local Law is also intended to implement the recent amendments to the Agriculture and
Markets Law enacted pursuant to Part T of Chapter 59 of the Laws of 2010. The amendments to the
Agriculture and Markets Law provided for two major changes:
A. transferring the function of dog licensing from the state to local governments; and
B. authorizing the New York State Animal Population Control Program (APCP) to be
administered by a not-for-profit entity selected by the department consistent with New
York's Procurement Laws.
§ 68-2. Authority.
This Local Law is authorized pursuant to the provisions of Part T of Chapter 59 of the
Laws of 2010 amending Article 7 of the Agriculture and Markets Law and pursuant to the
Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York.
§ 68-3. Title.
The title of this Chapter shall be "Dog Control Law".
§ 68-4. Definition of Terms.
As used in this Local Law, the following words shall have the following respective
meanings:
A. "Clerk" means the Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger
B. "Dangerous dog" means a dog which qualifies as dangerous pursuant to the provisions
of the Agriculture and Markets Law.
C. "Dog" means male and female, licensed and unlicensed, members of the species canis
familiaris.
D. "Dog Control Officer" means a person authorized by the Town Board by resolution to
enforce the provisions of this Chapter. The Dog Control Officer shall have the power to
execute the provisions of this Chapter, including service of a summons, the service of an
appearance ticket pursuant to and in accordance with § 126 of the Agriculture and
Markets Law of the State of New York and the service and execution of any other order
of process, to appear and prosecute any matter arising under this Chapter or Article 7 of
the Agriculture and Markets Law.
E. "Habitually" means on more than one occasion within a thirty -day period.
F. "Identification tag" (ID tag) means a tag, issued by the clerk to the owner of a specific
dog, containing a serial number, the name of the licensing municipality (Town of
Wappinger), the State name, the contact phone number for the clerk's office, and any
such other information as the Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger may deem
appropriate.
G. "Owner" means any person or entity entitled to claim lawful custody and possession
of a dog and who is responsible for purchasing the license for such dog unless the dog is,
or has been, lost and such loss was promptly reported to the Town of Wappinger Dog
Control Officer or the Town of Wappinger Town Clerk, and a reasonable search has been
made. If a dog is not licensed, the term "Owner" shall be deemed to include any person
or persons, firm, association or corporation who or which, at any time, owns or has
possession, custody or control of, harbors or otherwise maintains any dog which is kept,
brought, or comes within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Town of Wappinger. Any
person who owns or harbors a dog for a period of one (1) week prior to the filing of any
complaint charging a violation of this Chapter shall be deemed to be the owner of said
dog. If the owner of any dog is under 18 years of age, the head of the household in which
said minor resides shall be deemed to have custody and control of said dog and shall be
responsible for any acts of the said dog in accordance with this Chapter.
H. "Responsible person" means any individual, male or female, over the age of sixteen
(16) years, other than the Owner, who at any time has possession, custody or control of
any dog.
1. "Run at Large" means any dog which is unrestrained by a leash or other tether and
walks, runs, or roams in a public place or on private land without the knowledge, consent
and approval of the owner of such lands.
J. "Town" means the Town of Wappinger.
§ 68-5. Licensing of Dogs Required.
A. All dogs aged four (4) months or older, located, owned or harbored in the Town of
Wappinger, unless otherwise exempted, shall be licensed as herein provided. The owner
of each dog required to be licensed shall obtain, complete and return to the Town Clerk
of the Town of Wappinger a dog license application together with the license application
fee, any applicable license surcharges and such additional fees as may be established by
the Town of Wappinger or otherwise authorized by the Agriculture and Markets Law.
Each license application shall be accompanied by proof that the dog has been vaccinated
against rabies or a statement from a licensed veterinarian that such vaccination would
endanger the dog's life in which case vaccination shall not be required. Each license
issued shall be valid for a period of one (1) year or for such other period as authorized by
this Local Law. Such license shall not be transferrable.
B. The application shall be on forms prepared by the Clerk and shall contain the
following information: name of dog, sex of dog, whether the dog is spayed or not spayed,
neutered or not neutered, actual or approximate age of dog, the breed of the dog, the
primary and secondary colors of the dog, any identifying markings or tattoos on the dog,
the physical and mailing address of the dog owner and a working phone number for the
owner of the dog. The Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger may also require
additional information on such application as deemed appropriate.
C. A dog owner applying for an initial license shall make such application in person at
the Town Clerk's Office. Subsequent renewals of dog licenses may be made via regular
mail or recognized overnight delivery service, provided that the renewal application is
accompanied by a statement certified by a licensed veterinarian stating that the dog has
been vaccinated to prevent rabies or, in lieu thereof, a statement certified by a licensed
veterinarian stating that because of old age or other reasons the life of the dog or dogs
would be endangered by the administration of vaccine or as required by Section 109.2 of
the Agriculture and Markets Law.
D. The Clerk, at the time of issuing any license pursuant to this Section, shall require the
Applicant to present a statement certified by a licensed veterinarian showing that the dog
or dogs have been vaccinated to prevent rabies, or in lieu thereof, a statement certified by
a licensed veterinarian stating that because of old age or other reasons the life of the dog
or dogs would be endangered by the administration of vaccine.
E. Rabies certificates shall be honored for either a one (1) year license period, two (2)
year license period or a three (3) year license period as stated in the veterinarian
certificate.
F. In the case of a spayed or neutered dog, the application for a license or renewal thereof
shall be accompanied by a certificate, signed by a licensed veterinarian, certifying that
the dog has been spayed or neutered, unless such certificate has already been placed on
file with the Town Clerk.
G. Dogs will be licensed for one (1), two (2) or three (3) year license periods. The
expiration date will be the last day of the month of issuance, one (1), two (2) or three (3)
years from the date of issue, depending on the length of term chosen by, and paid for by,
the owner of said dog except as provided by subparagraph "H" below.
H. No dog license shall be issued for a period expiring after the last day of the eleventh
month following the expiration date of the current rabies certificate for the dog being
licensed.
I. No dog license shall be issued by a shelter, or any other entity, on behalf of the Town
of Wappinger.
J. No dog license shall be transferable; upon the transfer of ownership of any dog, the
new owner shall immediately make application for and obtain a license for such dog.
K. The Town of Wappinger will not issue Purebred or Kennel licenses. All dogs will be
licensed individually in accordance with this Local Law.
L. Dog licenses issued by another agency, municipality or shelter will not be recognized
by the Town of Wappinger. The Town of Wappinger does not credit unexpired terms of
licenses issued by another municipality, nor does it refund licensing fees for any reason,
including, but not limited to: dogs and dog owners that relocate to a municipality other
than the Town of Wappinger, dogs that are no longer alive, dogs that are relinquished or
transferred to another owner and dogs that are missing, gone or lost. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, any dog harbored within the Town of Wappinger by a resident of the City of
New York and licensed by the City of New York, or which is owned by a non-resident of
New York State and licensed by a jurisdiction outside of the State of New York, shall for
a period of thirty (30) days be exempt from the licensing and identification provisions of
this Local Law.
M. The Town Clerk shall provide the dog owner with a copy of the dog license and retain
a copy in the Town Clerk's Office in accordance with the New York State Archives
Records Retention and Disposition Schedule, MU -1.
§ 68-6. Change of Ownership; Lost or Stolen Dog.
A. In the event of a change in the ownership of any dog which has been licensed pursuant
to this Chapter, or in the address of the owner of record of any such dog, the owner of
record shall, within ten (10) days of such change, file with the Town Clerk of the Town
of Wappinger a written report of such change. Such owner of record shall be liable for
any violation of this Chapter until such filing is made or until the dog is licensed in the
name of the new owner.
B. If any dog which has been licensed pursuant to this Chapter is lost or stolen, the owner
of record shall, within ten (10) days of the discovery of such loss or theft, file with the
Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger a written report of such loss or theft. In the case
of a loss or theft, the owner of record of any such dog shall not be liable for any violation
of this Chapter committed after such report is filed with the Clerk.
C. In the case of a dog's death, the owner of record shall so notify the Town Clerk of the
Town of Wappinger either prior to the renewal of licensure or upon the time of such
renewal as set forth by the Town of Wappinger.
§ 68-7. Identification of Dogs (ID Tag).
A. Each dog licensed in the Town of Wappinger will be issued a serialized identification
tag (ID tag). Such ID tag shall be affixed to the collar of such dog at all times. Dogs
participating in a dog show are not required to display an ID tag during such
participation. The ID tag shall contain the information set forth in § 68-4.F. above.
B. No tag carrying an identification number shall be affixed to the collar of any dog
other than the one to which that number has been assigned.
§ 68-8. Fees.
A. Fees for dog licenses are set forth in Chapter 122, Article IV, Section 122-16.C.(3) of
the Code of the Town of Wappinger.
B. Dog licensing fees shall be determined by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
and may be amended at any time by said Town Board. All revenue derived from such
fees shall be the sole property of the Town of Wappinger and shall be used only for
controlling dogs and enforcing this Chapter.
C. In addition to the fees set forth in Chapter 122, Article IV, Section 122-16.C.(3) of the
Code of the Town of Wappinger, an additional $3.00 per year shall be assessed to a
license for a dog that is not spayed or not neutered and an additional $1.00 per year shall
be assessed to a license for an altered (spayed or neutered) dog. This additional charge is
assessed for the purposes of carrying out animal population control efforts. These
surcharge fees will be remitted by the Town Clerk, on a monthly basis, to the state -
designated entity chosen to oversee the Animal Population Control Fund.
D. When the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger determines the need for a dog
enumeration or dog census, a fee of $5.00 will be assessed to the owners of all dogs
found to be unlicensed at the time the enumeration is conducted. Such fees shall be the
sole property of the Town of Wappinger and shall be used to pay the expenses incurred
by the Town in conducting the enumeration. In the event that the additional fees collected
exceed the expenses incurred by the Town in conducting an enumeration in any year,
such excess fees may be used by the municipality for enforcing this Chapter and for
animal population control programs.
E. The licensing process and fees set forth in this Chapter, and in Section 122 of the
Town Code, do not apply to any wholesale dog breeders licensed with the United States
Department of Agriculture, to any dog confined to the premises of any public or private
animal hospital devoted solely to the treatment of sick animals, or to any dog confined for
the purposes of research at the premises of any college or other educational or research
institution.
F. Certified guide dogs, war dogs, police dogs, therapy dogs, service dogs, hearing dogs
or detection dogs shall be exempt from any licensing fee, However, the owner of any
certified guide dog, war dog, police dog, therapy dog, service dog, hearing dog or
detection dog must, however, maintain a current license in accordance with § 68-5 of this
Chapter. Special tags will not be issued for dogs exempt from fees pursuant to this
subparagraph.
§ 68-9. Restrictions.
It shall be unlawful for any owner or responsible person of any dog in the Town to permit
or allow such dog to:
A. Run at large off the premises of the owner unless the dog is accompanied by its owner
or a responsible person and under the full control of such owner or person. For the
purpose of this Local Law, a dog or dogs, while hunting in the company of a hunter or
hunters, shall be deemed accompanied by its owner;
B. Engage in habitual and loud howling, barking, crying or whining or conduct itself in
such a manner as to unreasonably and habitually disturb the peace, comfort, or repose of
any person other than the owner of such dog;
C. Uproot, dig or otherwise damage any vegetables, lawns, flowers, garden beds or other
property of another person or entity without the consent or approval of the property
owner thereof;
D. Chase, jump upon, attack, or otherwise harass any person in such a manner as to
reasonably cause intimidation or fear or to put such person in reasonable apprehension of
or fear of bodily harm; chase, jump upon, attack any other animal whether or not it
caused such animal physical or bodily harm;
E. Habitually chase, run alongside of or bark at motor vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles or
pedestrians while on a public street, highway or place, or upon private property, without
the consent or approval of the owner of such property;
F. Create a nuisance by defecating, urinating or digging on public property or on private
property without the consent or approval of the owner of such property;
G. If a female dog, when in heat, be off the owner's premises unrestrained by a leash; or
H. Not to obtain a dog license as required by §68-5 of this Chapter.
§ 68-10. Enforcement.
This article shall be enforced by the Dog Control Officer, any law enforcement officer, or
any peace officer.
A. The Dog Control Officer, any law enforcement officer, or any peace officer observing a
violation of this chapter in his or her presence or having reasonable cause to believe that a
person has violated the provisions of this chapter or, harbored a dog in violation of this
chapter, shall issue and serve an appearance ticket for such violation. The appearance shall
be in the form prescribed by the provisions of § 126 of the Agriculture and Markets Law, as
it may be amended from time to time hereafter, and this Chapter.
B. The Dog Control Officer, any law enforcement officer, or any peace officer shall seize
any unlicensed dog, whether on or off the owner's premises; any dog not wearing a tag and
which is not on the owner's premises; or any dog found in violation of any provision of this
Chapter. The Dog Control Officer, law enforcement officer, or peace officer may also
investigate and commence a proceeding pursuant to § 121 of the Agriculture and Markets
Law involving any dangerous dog, as described in that section, and see that the order of the
Town Justice in such case is carried out.
C. Any person who observes a dog in violation of this chapter may file a complaint, under
oath, as that term is defined by the Criminal Procedure Law, with the Town Justice, stating
the nature of the violation, the date thereof, a description of the dog and the name and
address of the residence of the owner of such dog, if known. The Dog Control Officer, law
enforcement officer, or peace officer shall be authorized to assist any such person in making
such a complaint. Such a complaint may serve as the basis for enforcing the provisions of
this Chapter.
§ 68-11. Seizure of Dogs.
A. The Dog Control Officer, any law enforcement officer, or any peace officer shall seize:
Any dog which has violated any of the provisions of this Chapter or Article 7
of the Agriculture and Markets Law;
2. Any dog which is not licensed, whether on or off the owner's premises;
3. Any dog which is not wearing an identification tag, not identified, and which
is not on the owner's premises;
4. Any licensed dog which is not in the control of its owner or a responsible
person and not on the premises of the dog's owner or a responsible person;
and
5. Any dog which poses an immediate threat to the public health and safety or
otherwise qualifies as a dangerous dog pursuant to the provisions of the
Agriculture and Markets Law.
B. The Dog Control Officer, any law enforcement officer, or peace officer may also
investigate and commence a proceeding pursuant to Section 123 of the Agriculture and
Markets Law involving any dangerous dog, as described in said section and shall carry out
any order of the Town Justice of the Town of Wappinger in connection therewith. Any such
dog shall be impounded or taken to such place as may be designated by the Town Board as a
place of detention, until disposition thereof shall have been made in accordance with the
provisions of this Chapter.
C. Promptly upon seizure, the Dog Control Officer, law enforcement officer, or peace
officer shall issue and serve an appearance ticket on the dog owner and shall carry out
any order of the Town Justice of the Town of Wappinger or any Justice having
jurisdiction of the matter.
D. Each seized dog which is not identified, whether licensed or not, shall be held for a
period of five (5) days from the day seized, during which period the dog may be redeemed
by its owner, provided that such owner produces proof that the dog has been licensed and
has been identified pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter and further provided that the
owner pays the relevant redemption and impoundment fees in accordance with Section 122
of the Town Code.
E. All monies collected as fines or penalties as a result of any prosecution for violations of
the provisions of this Chapter, and all bail forfeitures by persons charged with such
violations, shall be the sole property of the Town of Wappinger and shall be used only for
controlling dogs and enforcing this Chapter.
F. An owner shall forfeit title to any dog unredeemed at the expiration of the redemption
period, and the dog shall then be made available for adoption or shall be euthanized pursuant
to the provisions of subdivisions 2-a, 2-b, 2-c, 2-d and 2-e of section 374 of Chapter 59 of
the Laws of New York, 2010.
G. Any person who observes a dog in violation of this Chapter may file a complaint under
oath with the Town Justice, Dog Control Officer, law enforcement officer or peace officer,
specifying the nature of the violation, the date thereof, a description of the dog and the
address, if known, of the owner of such dog. Such complaint is subject to the Freedom of
Information Act. However, all identifying information pertaining to the complainant shall be
redacted prior to the release of such complaint. Such complaint may serve as a basis for
enforcing the provisions of this Chapter.
§ 68-12. Redemption.
A. Any dog seized by the Dog Control Officer, any law enforcement officer, or any peace
officer shall be deemed to be in the control of the Dog Control Officer and shall continue to
be impounded or otherwise held in accordance with this Local Law and be held by him or
her for the following prescribed time periods:
1. Unlicensed or unidentified dog: five (5) days;
2. Licensed dog: five (5) days (if personal notice given to owner or responsible
person, from date of notice); and
3. Licensed dog: seven (7) days (if mail notice given to owner or responsible
person, from date of mailing).
B. At any time during the period of redemption, the owner of any dog seized may redeem
such dog, provided that such owner produces proof that the dog has been licensed and has
been identified, provided that the owner pays all relevant redemption and impoundment fees
as set forth in Chapter 122, Article IV, § 122-16C of the Code.
§ 68-13. Disposition of Seized Dogs.
An owner shall forfeit title to any dog unredeemed at the expiration of the appropriate
redemption period and the dog shall then be available for adoption or euthanized. The Town should
keep for one year a record of the disposition of all dogs seized, which records shall be open to
public inspection.
§ 68-14. Adoption.
A. At the expiration of the appropriate redemption period, an unredeemed dog may be
made available for adoption upon payment of the adoption fees as set forth in Chapter 122,
Article IV, § 122-16.C.(2) of the Code.
B. Adoption of either a male or female dog shall be further conditioned upon the provision
that the dog shall be spayed or neutered before release from custody of the Dog Control
Officer and at the expense of the adoptive owner. Puppies six months and under shall be
exempt from the spaying and neutering requirements. They shall be released from custody
on the express written stipulation that at such time as the owner's veterinarian deems it
appropriate, that such dog shall then be spayed or neutered. Such written stipulation shall be
provided to the Dog Control Officer who shall verify its compliance by written certificate
from the veterinarian that such spaying or neutering has been performed at the appropriate
time. Failure to comply with such stipulation shall be a violation of this Chapter and be
grounds for seizure of said dog.
§ 68-15. Trial Procedure.
The owner of a dog who is issued an appearance ticket pursuant to § 68-10 herein, may
answer the same by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, within five (5) days of the
service of the appearance ticket as hereunder provided in lieu of a personal appearance on the return
date at the time and court specified in said appearance ticket.
A. For each case commenced in a local Justice Court, the Dog Control Officer, law
enforcement officer, or peace officer shall immediately file an information with the Town
Justice. Said information shall be filed with the appearance ticket, if an appearance ticket is
issued. If no appearance ticket is issued, the information shall be filed with the court and the
action otherwise commenced and jurisdiction over the defendant made in accordance with
the Criminal Procedure Law.
B. The defendant charged with a violation of the Chapter may himself or herself plead
guilty to the charge in open court. He or she may also submit to the Town Justice having
jurisdiction, in person, by duly authorized agent or by registered mail, a statement that
waives arraignment in open court and tfie aid of counsel, that he or she pleads guilty to the
offense charged, that he or she elects and requests that the charge be disposed of and the fine
penalty fixed by the court, of any explanation that he or she desires to make concerning the
offense charge and that he or she makes all statements under penalty of perjury. Thereupon,
the Town Justice may proceed as though the defendant had been convicted upon a plea of
guilty in open court; provided, however, that any imposition of fine or penalty hereunder
shall be deemed tentative until such fine or penalty shall be paid and discharged in full. If
upon receipt of the aforesaid statement the defendant shall deny the same, shall thereupon
notify the defendant of this fact, and that he is required to appear before the Justice at a
stated time and place to answer the charge which shall thereafter be disposed of pursuant to
the applicable provisions of law.
§ 68-16. Violation; Penalties for Offenses
A. Any person convicted of a violation of this Chapter and/or Article 7 of the
Agriculture and Markets Law shall be deemed to have committed a violation and shall be
subject to a fine in the amount set forth in Chapter 122-20.D.(1) of the Code of the Town
of Wappinger or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days.
B. Every person violating any provisions of this Chapter shall also be subject to a civil
penalty in the amount set forth in Chapter 122-20.D.(2) of the Code of the Town of
Wappinger."
Section III: Separability:
The provisions of this Local Law are separable and if any provision, clause, sentence,
subsection, word or part thereof is held illegal, invalid or unconstitutional, or inapplicable to any
person or circumstance, such illegality, invalidity, or unconstitutionality, or inapplicability, shall
not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions, clauses, sentences, subsections, words or
parts of this local law or their application to other persons or circumstances. It is hereby declared
to be the legislative intent of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger that this Local Law
would have been adopted if such illegal, invalid or unconstitutional provision, clause, sentence,
subsection, word or part had not been included therein, and if such person or circumstance to
which the Local Law or part thereof is held inapplicable had been specifically exempt therefrom.
Section IV• Numbering for Codification:
It is the intention of the Town of Wappinger and it is hereby enacted that the provisions of
this Local Law shall be included in the Code of the Town of Wappinger; that the sections and sub-
sections of this Local Law may be re -numbered or re -lettered by the Codifier to accomplish such
intention; the Codifier shall make no substantive changes to this Local Law; the word "Local Law"
shall be changed to "Chapter," "Section" or other appropriate word as required for codification; and
any such rearranging of the numbering and editing shall not effect the validity of this Local Law or
the provisions of the Code effected thereby.
Section V: Effective Date:
This Local Law shall become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of
State as provided by law Municipal Home Rule Law.
(Complete the certification in the paragraph that applies to the filing of this local law and
strike out that which is not applicable.)
1. (Final adoption by local legislative body only.) 4 of 20 10 of
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. was duly passed by the
the (�(M*(Town)(VU@P) of WAPPINGER
Town Board on November 18, 20 10 in accordance with the applicable
(Name of Legislative Body)
provisions of law.
2. (Passage by local legislative body with approval, no disapproval or repassage after disapproval by the Elective
Chief Executive Officer*.) of 20 of
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No.
the (County)(City)(Town)(Village) of was duly passed by the
on 20 . and was (approved)(not approved)
(Name of Legislative Body)
(repassed after disapproval) by the
(Elective Chief Executive Officer*)
on 20 in accordance w ith the applicable provisions of law.
3. (Final adoption by referendum.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No.
the (County)(City)(Town)(Village) of
(Name of Legislative Body)
(repassed after disapproval) by the
and was deemed duly adopted
of 20 of
was duly passed by the
on 20 and was (approved)(not approved)
(Elective Chief Executive Officer*)
on 20
Such local law was submitted to the people by reason of a (mandatory)(permissive) referendum, and received the affirmative
vote of a majority of the qualified electors voting thereon at the (general) (special)(annual) election held on
20 - in accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
4. (Subject to permissive referendum and final adoption because no valid petition was filed requesting referendum.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. of 20 of
the (County)(City)(Town)(Village) of
on
(Name of Legislative Body)
was duly passed by the
20 and was (approved)(not approved)
(repassed after disapproval) by the on 20 . Such local
(Elective Chief Executive Officer*)
law was subject to permissive referendum and no valid petition requesting such referendum was filed as of
20 . in accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
* Elective Chief Executive Officer means or includes the chief executive officer of a county elected on a county -wide basis or, if there be none,
the chairperson of the county legislative body, the mayor of a city or village, or the supervisor of a town where such officer is vested with the
power to approve or veto local laws or ordinances.
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5. (City local law concerning Charter revision proposed by petition.) of 20 of
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No.
the City of having been submitted to referendum pursuant to the provisions of section (36)(37) of
the Municipal Home Rule Law, and having received the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors of such city voting
thereon at the (special)(general) election held on 20 , became operative.
6. (County local law concerning adoption of Charter.) of 20 of
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No.
the County of State of New York, having been submitted to the electors at the General Election of
November 20 , pursuant to subdivisions 5 and 7 of section 33 of the Municipal Home Rule Law, and having
received the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the cities of said county as a unit and a majority of the
qualified electors of the towns of said county considered as a unit voting at said general election, became operative.
(If any other authorized form of final adoption has been followed, please provide an appropriate certification.)
I further certify that I have compared the preceding local law with the original on file in this office and that the same is a
correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of such original local law, and was finally adopted in the manner indicated in
paragraph 1 , above.
Clerk the county legislative body, City, Town or Village Clerk or
officer signated by local legislative body
(Seal)
Date: t<<_r—zt t n
(Certification to be executed by County Attorney, Corporation Counsel, Town Attorney, Village Attorney or other
authorized attorney of locality.)
STATE OF NEWYORK
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COUNTY OF D
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing local law contains the correct text and that all proper proceedings have been
had or taken for the enactment of the local law annexed hereto.
Signature
Albert P. Roberts - Town Attorney
Title
MMY
Mof
Town
XII
Wappinger
Date: '� l
DOS -239 (Rev. 05/05)
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