In re Fugazy

This is a proceeding pursuant to section 116 of the Agriculture and Markets Law to determine whether two dogs alleged to be owned by respondent are dangerous dogs within the meaning of section 116.

Section 116, entitled "Killing of dangerous dog; order of magistrate”, provides, in part: "If a dog shall attack a person who is peaceably conducting himself in any place where he may lawfully be * * * [a]ny person may make a complaint of such an attack * * * to a justice * * * [who] shall inquire into the complaint upon written notice of not less than three days to the owner * * * If satisfied,…