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.