As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
APPRENTICE A person who is engaged in learning and acquiring knowledge of pet grooming or styling under the direction and supervision of a pet groomer.
BOX DRYER A piece of equipment that is attached to, or near, a cage or enclosure for the purpose of drying or aiding in the drying of a pet contained in a cage or enclosure, and which is capable of functioning without a person manually holding a dryer.
CAGE OR CRATE A safe and humane container for the keeping and/or housing of pets in a facility.
COMMISSIONER The Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Labor, Licensing and Consumer Affairs.
DEPARTMENT The Suffolk County Department of Labor, Licensing and Consumer Affairs.
INCIDENT When the skin of any pet or person is broken or a pet has an allergic reaction during the course of a grooming session.
PET Any dog, cat or other animal accepted for grooming or styling.
PET-FRIENDLY Any product, chemical, tool or piece of equipment which is safe for use on pets.
PET GROOMER Any individual who clips, trims, styles, bathes or dries a pet for financial remuneration.
PET GROOMING BUSINESS Any person, corporation, firm or proprietorship or other entity or business organization that engages in a business that provides pet grooming or styling services. This shall include businesses that provide their services at a commercial building, from a mobile unit, from the business owner's home, or at a customer's home, grounds or business using equipment provided by a pet groomer.
PET RESTRAINT Any tool or piece of equipment used or attached to a grooming arm, tub or other facility, fixture or equipment to hold a pet safely and under control.
This article shall be enforced by the Department of Labor, Licensing and Consumer Affairs.
The Commissioner of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Consumer Affairs is hereby authorized and empowered to issue and promulgate such rules and regulations as he or she may deem necessary for the implementation and enforcement of this article.
This article shall apply to all pet grooming businesses operating in Suffolk County on or after the effective date of this article.
This article shall take effect 180 days following its filing in the office of the Secretary of State.