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Town of Morristown, NJ chevron_right chevron_right Municipal Code chevron_right Chapter 5 Animal Control

Chapter 5 Animal Control

Article I Dogs
§ 5-1 DOG LICENSE.
§ 5-1.1 Definitions.
§ 5-1.2 Dog license and registration tag required.
§ 5-1.3 Application; rabies vaccination required for license; vaccination exemption.
§ 5-1.4 License expiration; fees; fee exemption.
§ 5-1.5 Proof of licensing.
§ 5-1.6 Disposition of license fees.
§ 5-1.7 Lost dog license tag; replacement cost.
§ 5-2 IMPOUNDMENT AND DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN DOGS.
§ 5-2.1 Causes for impoundment.
§ 5-2.2 Notice of seizure.
§ 5-2.3 Access to premises.
§ 5-2.4 Disposition of unclaimed dogs.
§ 5-2.5 Reclamation; impoundment fees.
§ 5-3 CONTROL AND MAINTENANCE OF DOGS.
§ 5-3.1 Compliance required.
§ 5-3.2 Wearing of registration required.
§ 5-3.3 Removal of registration tag.
§ 5-3.4 Proof of licensing.
§ 5-3.5 Interference with official duties.
§ 5-3.6 Barking; disturbing the peace.
§ 5-3.7 Running at large.
§ 5-3.8 Leashing of dogs.
§ 5-3.9 Property damage.
§ 5-3.10 Running at large unlawful.
§ 5-3.11 Interference with official duties.
§ 5-3.12 Disposal of waste.
§ 5-4 POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DOG LICENSE.
§ 5-4.1 License and red-colored registration tag required.
§ 5-4.2 License required prior to release of potentially dangerous dog.
§ 5-4.3 Conditions to be met for issuance of license.
§ 5-4.4 License expiration; fees; fee exemption.
Article II Cats
§ 5-5 CAT LICENSE.
§ 5-5.1 Definitions.
§ 5-5.2 Cat license and registration tag required; display; transferability.
§ 5-5.3 Time for licensure; application; vaccination requirements; exemptions.
§ 5-5.4 License expiration, fees.
§ 5-5.5 Disposition of license fees.
§ 5-5.6 Lost cat license tag; replacement cost.
§ 5-6 IMPOUNDMENT AND DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CATS.
§ 5-6.1 Causes for impoundment.
§ 5-6.2 Notice of seizure.
§ 5-6.3 Access to premises.
§ 5-6.4 Disposition of unclaimed cats.
§ 5-6.5 Reclamation; impoundment fees.
§ 5-7 CONTROL AND MAINTENANCE OF CATS.
§ 5-7.1 Compliance required.
§ 5-7.2 Proof of licensure.
§ 5-7.3 Abandonment.
§ 5-7.4 Nuisances.
§ 5-7.5 Disposal of waste.
Article III Animal Census
§ 5-8 BIANNUAL DOG AND CAT CENSUS.
§ 5-8.1 Dog and cat canvassing; reporting of dog canvass.
Article IV Kennels, Pet Shops, Shelters, and Pounds
§ 5-9 LICENSURE OF KENNELS, PET SHOPS, SHELTERS, AND POUNDS.
§ 5-9.1 Definitions.
§ 5-9.2 License required.
§ 5-9.3 Hearing; action by Town Council.
§ 5-9.4 Transferability; display.
§ 5-9.5 License application; conditions to be met for license.
§ 5-9.6 License expiration; fees.
§ 5-9.7 Revocation of licenses; hearing; compliance required.
Article V Microchipping
§ 5-10 MICROCHIPPING OF CATS AND DOGS.
§ 5-10.1 Definitions.
§ 5-10.2 Fee.
Article VI Penalties
§ 5-11 VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES.
§ 5-11.1 General penalty.
Article VII Payments
§ 5-12 CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS.
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