Hyde Park, NY: Patch reports that two new pieces of legislation to prevent animal cruelty have been signed into law in Dutchess County by County Executive Marc Molinaro and County Legislature Chairman Gregg Pulver. According to the report: “One resolution establishes an animal abuse registry, restricting those who have committed serious animal welfare crimes to be banned from owning or residing with an animal for 15 years and be listed on the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office website to restrict their ability to obtain an animal. The second resolution establishes canine tethering regulations relating to shelter, weather conditions, length of time and more to ensure the general welfare of the animal.”