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City of Plainfield, NJ
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2024-03-11
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Municipal Code
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Chapter 5 Animals
Adopting Ordinance
Ch AO
Adopting Ordinance
The Charter
Ch C
Charter
Municipal Code
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 2
Administration
Ch 3
Agencies, Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Ch 4
Alcoholic Beverages
Ch 5
Animals
Ch 5 Art 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.
Ch 5 Art 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.
Ch 5 Art 3
Canvass for Dog Licenses
§ 5:3-1
Canvass for dog licenses.
Ch 5 Art 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.
Ch 5 Art 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.
Ch 5 Art 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.
Ch 5 Art 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.
Ch 5 Art 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.
Ch 5 Art 9
Interference and Penalties
§ 5:9-1
Hindering person in performance of duty.
§ 5:9-2
Penalties.
Ch 5 Art 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.
Ch 6
Building
Ch 7
Election Districts and Wards
Ch 8
Health
Ch 9
Licenses, Permits and Regulated Activities
Ch 10
Morals and Conduct
Ch 11
Personnel
Ch 12
Sewers and Water
Ch 13
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 14
(Reserved)
Ch 15
Trees and Vegetation
Ch 16
Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 16A
Traffic Schedules
Ch 17
Land Use
Ch 18
Redevelopment
Ch 19
Cable Television and Communication System
Ch 20
Cannabis Transfer Tax and User Tax
Disposition List
Ch DL
Disposition List
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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
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§ 5:1-1
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 5:1-2
License requirements.
chevron_right
§ 5:1-3
License and registration tags.
chevron_right
§ 5:1-4
License and tag fees.
chevron_right
§ 5:1-5
Time for application.
chevron_right
§ 5:1-6
Content of application.
chevron_right
§ 5:1-7
Statement of rabies immunization.
chevron_right
§ 5:1-8
Renewal of license; expiration.
chevron_right
§ 5:1-9
Transferability of dog license and tag; ownership change; refunds.
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§ 5:1-10
Dog licensed elsewhere.
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§ 5:1-11
Disposition of license fees.
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§ 5:1-12
Removal of registration tag.
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§ 5:1-13
Lost dog registration tag; replacement cost.
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Article 2
Pet Shops, Pounds and Kennels
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§ 5:2-1
License for pet shops, pounds and kennels.
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§ 5:2-2
Forward list of licenses to State Department of Health.
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§ 5:2-3
Keeping dogs in kennel.
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Article 3
Canvass for Dog Licenses
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§ 5:3-1
Canvass for dog licenses.
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Article 4
Vicious or Dangerous Dogs
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§ 5:4-1
Definitions.
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§ 5:4-2
Seizure and impoundment of dog by Animal Control Officer; grounds.
chevron_right
§ 5:4-3
Notice of seizure and impoundment; determination of identity of owner; notice of hearing; return of statement by owner; destruction of dog.
chevron_right
§ 5:4-4
Agreement between City and dog owner; settlement and disposition; liability of City; legal expenses.
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§ 5:4-5
Finding to declare dog vicious; grounds.
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§ 5:4-6
Finding to declare dog potentially dangerous.
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§ 5:4-7
Order and schedule for compliance for potentially dangerous dog; conditions.
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§ 5:4-8
Procedures for appeal.
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§ 5:4-9
Liability of owner for cost of impoundment and destruction.
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§ 5:4-10
Right to convene hearing for subsequent actions of dog.
chevron_right
§ 5:4-11
Duties of owner of potentially dangerous dog.
chevron_right
§ 5:4-12
Violations by owner; penalties; enforcement; seizure and impoundment of dog; destruction by order of Court.
chevron_right
§ 5:4-13
Potentially dangerous dog registration number, red identification tag and license; issuance; telephone number to report violations; publicity.
chevron_right
§ 5:4-14
Fees for license.
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§ 5:4-15
Inspection to determine continued compliance.
chevron_right
§ 5:4-16
Acts deemed exercise of government function; application of Tort Claims Act.
chevron_right
§ 5:4-17
Deposits and uses of fines and fees.
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Article 5
Impounding Dogs
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§ 5:5-1
Power to impound dogs.
chevron_right
§ 5:5-2
Pound—Humane Society—Impounding or taking dogs into custody; grounds; notice; destruction.
chevron_right
§ 5:5-3
Record of impounded dogs.
chevron_right
§ 5:5-4
Disposition of impounded dogs suffering from rabies or other infectious disease; rabies tests; costs.
chevron_right
§ 5:5-5
Stray dogs notify and turn over to pound keeper.
chevron_right
§ 5:5-6
Harboring, holding for reward or licensing of strayed or stolen dogs; exception.
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§ 5:5-7
Veterinarians' establishments exempt.
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Article 6
Rabies Control
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§ 5:6-1
Dogs to be immunized against rabies.
chevron_right
§ 5:6-2
Owning or harboring dog believed to be rabid.
chevron_right
§ 5:6-3
Confining animal which has attacked or bitten person.
chevron_right
§ 5:6-4
Examination of animals by either the Police, Health Division or the pound keeper.
chevron_right
§ 5:6-5
Report of suspected cases of rabies.
chevron_right
§ 5:6-6
Free Pasteur treatment.
chevron_right
§ 5:6-7
Report by physician attending person bitten by animal.
chevron_right
§ 5:6-8
Report by parent or guardian when child is bitten and no physician attends.
chevron_right
§ 5:6-9
Report when adult is bitten and no physician attends.
chevron_right
§ 5:6-10
Killing or confining animal bitten by another.
chevron_right
§ 5:6-11
Confining animals to prevent spread of rabies.
chevron_right
§ 5:6-12
Permit to release animals.
chevron_right
Article 7
Rules and Regulations Concerning Animals
chevron_right
§ 5:7-1
Injury to property or person.
chevron_right
§ 5:7-2
Animal noises prohibited.
chevron_right
§ 5:7-3
Dogs and other animals running at large.
chevron_right
§ 5:7-4
Dog to be on leash.
chevron_right
§ 5:7-5
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 5:7-6
Abuse of animals.
chevron_right
§ 5:7-6A
Tethering of animals.
chevron_right
§ 5:7-6A-1
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 5:7-6A-2
Tethering of dogs.
chevron_right
§ 5:7-6B
Restrictions on leaving animals outdoors.
chevron_right
§ 5:7-6C
Collars.
chevron_right
§ 5:7-6D
Prohibited activities and treatment.
chevron_right
§ 5:7-6E
Outdoor animal enclosures.
chevron_right
§ 5:7-7
Keeping animals in a manner detrimental to human health.
chevron_right
§ 5:7-8
Premises to be sanitary—Inspection of premises.
chevron_right
§ 5:7-9
Abandoning animals to avoid responsibility.
chevron_right
§ 5:7-10
Liability of owner regardless of viciousness of dog.
chevron_right
§ 5:7-11
Motorists hitting animals.
chevron_right
§ 5:7-12
Violations of rules and regulations.
chevron_right
§ 5:7-13A
Enforcement.
chevron_right
§ 5:7-13B
Notice of seizure and impoundment.
chevron_right
§ 5:7-13C
Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 5:7-14
Pet solid waste.
chevron_right
Article 8
Pigeons
chevron_right
§ 5:8-1
Keeping of pigeons.
chevron_right
§ 5:8-2
Use of house or coop.
chevron_right
§ 5:8-3
Location of house or coop.
chevron_right
§ 5:8-4
To be kept in house or coop except during certain hours.
chevron_right
§ 5:8-5
Maintenance of houses or coops.
chevron_right
Article 9
Interference and Penalties
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§ 5:9-1
Hindering person in performance of duty.
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§ 5:9-2
Penalties.
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Article 10
Licensing of Cats
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§ 5:10-1
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 5:10-2
Provisions relating to rabies vaccination of cats.
chevron_right
§ 5:10-3
Licensing regulations; fees.
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§ 5:10-4
Penalty.
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