Q&A
Regulations and responsibilities regarding live animal markets
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Council Member Schulman inquires about the regulations and responsibilities regarding live animal markets, particularly the division of authority between city and state agencies. Corinne Schiff from the NYC Health Department provides clarification on the matter.
- There are health code provisions under DOHMH that address live markets
- The city's Department of Health has some responsibility, but it's not solely responsible
- DOHMH might address nuisance conditions, while the Sanitation Department could handle issues in the surrounding area
- The primary regulation of live animal markets falls under state jurisdiction