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Chapter 5 Animals
Chapter 5
Animals
[State law reference: As to animals generally, see N.J.S.A. 40:48-1 and N.J.S.A. 26:3-31(k).]
Article 1
Licensing of Dogs
§ 5:1-1
Definitions.
§ 5:1-2
License requirements.
§ 5:1-3
License and registration tags.
§ 5:1-4
License and tag fees.
§ 5:1-5
Time for application.
§ 5:1-6
Content of application.
§ 5:1-7
Statement of rabies immunization.
§ 5:1-8
Renewal of license; expiration.
§ 5:1-9
Transferability of dog license and tag; ownership change; refunds.
§ 5:1-10
Dog licensed elsewhere.
§ 5:1-11
Disposition of license fees.
§ 5:1-12
Removal of registration tag.
§ 5:1-13
Lost dog registration tag; replacement cost.
Article 2
Pet Shops, Pounds and Kennels
§ 5:2-1
License for pet shops, pounds and kennels.
§ 5:2-2
Forward list of licenses to State Department of Health.
§ 5:2-3
Keeping dogs in kennel.
Article 3
Canvass for Dog Licenses
§ 5:3-1
Canvass for dog licenses.
Article 4
Vicious or Dangerous Dogs
§ 5:4-1
Definitions.
§ 5:4-2
Seizure and impoundment of dog by Animal Control Officer; grounds.
§ 5:4-3
Notice of seizure and impoundment; determination of identity of owner; notice of hearing; return of statement by owner; destruction of dog.
§ 5:4-4
Agreement between City and dog owner; settlement and disposition; liability of City; legal expenses.
§ 5:4-5
Finding to declare dog vicious; grounds.
§ 5:4-6
Finding to declare dog potentially dangerous.
§ 5:4-7
Order and schedule for compliance for potentially dangerous dog; conditions.
§ 5:4-8
Procedures for appeal.
§ 5:4-9
Liability of owner for cost of impoundment and destruction.
§ 5:4-10
Right to convene hearing for subsequent actions of dog.
§ 5:4-11
Duties of owner of potentially dangerous dog.
§ 5:4-12
Violations by owner; penalties; enforcement; seizure and impoundment of dog; destruction by order of Court.
§ 5:4-13
Potentially dangerous dog registration number, red identification tag and license; issuance; telephone number to report violations; publicity.
§ 5:4-14
Fees for license.
§ 5:4-15
Inspection to determine continued compliance.
§ 5:4-16
Acts deemed exercise of government function; application of Tort Claims Act.
§ 5:4-17
Deposits and uses of fines and fees.
Article 5
Impounding Dogs
§ 5:5-1
Power to impound dogs.
§ 5:5-2
Pound—Humane Society—Impounding or taking dogs into custody; grounds; notice; destruction.
§ 5:5-3
Record of impounded dogs.
§ 5:5-4
Disposition of impounded dogs suffering from rabies or other infectious disease; rabies tests; costs.
§ 5:5-5
Stray dogs notify and turn over to pound keeper.
§ 5:5-6
Harboring, holding for reward or licensing of strayed or stolen dogs; exception.
§ 5:5-7
Veterinarians' establishments exempt.
Article 6
Rabies Control
§ 5:6-1
Dogs to be immunized against rabies.
§ 5:6-2
Owning or harboring dog believed to be rabid.
§ 5:6-3
Confining animal which has attacked or bitten person.
§ 5:6-4
Examination of animals by either the Police, Health Division or the pound keeper.
§ 5:6-5
Report of suspected cases of rabies.
§ 5:6-6
Free Pasteur treatment.
§ 5:6-7
Report by physician attending person bitten by animal.
§ 5:6-8
Report by parent or guardian when child is bitten and no physician attends.
§ 5:6-9
Report when adult is bitten and no physician attends.
§ 5:6-10
Killing or confining animal bitten by another.
§ 5:6-11
Confining animals to prevent spread of rabies.
§ 5:6-12
Permit to release animals.
Article 7
Rules and Regulations Concerning Animals
§ 5:7-1
Injury to property or person.
§ 5:7-2
Animal noises prohibited.
§ 5:7-3
Dogs and other animals running at large.
§ 5:7-4
Dog to be on leash.
§ 5:7-5
(Reserved)
§ 5:7-6
Abuse of animals.
§ 5:7-6A
Tethering of animals.
§ 5:7-6A-1
Definitions.
§ 5:7-6A-2
Tethering of dogs.
§ 5:7-6B
Restrictions on leaving animals outdoors.
§ 5:7-6C
Collars.
§ 5:7-6D
Prohibited activities and treatment.
§ 5:7-6E
Outdoor animal enclosures.
§ 5:7-7
Keeping animals in a manner detrimental to human health.
§ 5:7-8
Premises to be sanitary—Inspection of premises.
§ 5:7-9
Abandoning animals to avoid responsibility.
§ 5:7-10
Liability of owner regardless of viciousness of dog.
§ 5:7-11
Motorists hitting animals.
§ 5:7-12
Violations of rules and regulations.
§ 5:7-13A
Enforcement.
§ 5:7-13B
Notice of seizure and impoundment.
§ 5:7-13C
Penalties.
§ 5:7-14
Pet solid waste.
Article 8
Pigeons
§ 5:8-1
Keeping of pigeons.
§ 5:8-2
Use of house or coop.
§ 5:8-3
Location of house or coop.
§ 5:8-4
To be kept in house or coop except during certain hours.
§ 5:8-5
Maintenance of houses or coops.
Article 9
Interference and Penalties
§ 5:9-1
Hindering person in performance of duty.
§ 5:9-2
Penalties.
Article 10
Licensing of Cats
§ 5:10-1
Definitions.
§ 5:10-2
Provisions relating to rabies vaccination of cats.
§ 5:10-3
Licensing regulations; fees.
§ 5:10-4
Penalty.