[Added 12-26-2006 by Ord. No. 34-2006]
For the purposes of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
DOGS COMMONLY AND FREQUENTLY USED FOR SECURITY PURPOSES
Any dogs of licensing age kept or harbored that are or have been traditionally used for household or commercial security purposes. Dogs included are American pit bull terriers, American Staffordshire terriers, bull terriers, doberman pinschers, rottweilers, Staffordshire bull terriers, Staffordshire terriers or any dogs of mixed breed which have the appearance or characteristics of being predominantly a dog listed above.
[Amended 2-22-1999 by Ord. No. 4-1999; 12-26-2006 by Ord. No. 34-2006]
No person shall keep or harbor any cat or dog of licensing age within the City without registering and obtaining a license therefor, to be issued by the City Clerk upon application by the owner and payment of the prescribed fee, and no person shall keep or harbor any cat or dog in the City except in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. (See § 132-29 for violations and penalties hereof.)
[Amended 12-26-2006 by Ord. No. 34-2006]
The application for a cat or dog license and registration shall state the breed, sex, age, color and markings of the cat or dog for which the license and registration are sought, and whether it is of a long-haired or short-haired variety; also, the name, street and post office address of the owner and the person who shall keep or harbor such cat or dog. The information on such application and the registration number issued for the cat or dog shall be preserved for a period of three years by the City Clerk. In addition, the City Clerk shall forward to the State Department of Health each month, on forms furnished by such Department, an accurate account of registration numbers issued or otherwise disposed of. Registration numbers shall be issued in the order of application.
[Amended 12-26-2006 by Ord. No. 34-2006]
Any person who shall own, keep or harbor a cat or dog of licensing age shall, annually, in the month of February, apply for and procure from the City Clerk a license and official metal registration tag for each such cat or dog so owned, kept or harbored and shall place upon each such cat or dog a collar or harness with the registration tag securely fastened thereto.
Dogs used as guides for blind persons and commonly known as "Seeing Eye dogs," dogs used to assist handicapped persons and commonly known as "service dogs," and dogs used to assist deaf persons and commonly known as "hearing ear" dogs shall be licensed and registered as other dogs hereinbefore provided for, except that the owner or keeper of such dog shall not be required to pay any fee therefor.
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
[Amended 12-26-2006 by Ord. No. 34-2006]
A. 
Any person who shall bring or cause to be brought into the City any cat or dog licensed in another state for the current year and bearing a registration tag and shall keep the same or permit the same to be kept within the City for a period of more than 90 days shall immediately apply for a license and registration tag for each such cat or dog unless such dog is licensed under a kennel license.
B. 
Any person who shall bring or cause to be brought into the City any unlicensed cat or dog and shall keep the same or permit the same to be kept within the City for a period of more than 10 days shall immediately apply for a license and registration tag for each such cat or dog unless such dog is licensed under a kennel license.
[Amended 12-26-2006 by Ord. No. 34-2006]
No person, except an officer in the performance of his duties, shall remove a registration tag from the collar of any cat or dog without the consent of the owner, nor shall any person attach a registration tag to a cat or dog for which it was not issued.
Any person procuring a license for the operation of a kennel, pet shop, shelter or pound, where required under Chapter 170, Licenses and Fees, shall not be required to secure individual licenses for dogs owned by such licensee and kept at such establishment.
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Editor's Note: As to kennels, pet shops, shelters and pounds, see N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.8 and 4:19-15.9.
[Added 12-26-2006 by Ord. No. 34-2006]
Any person owning, harboring or keeping a dog commonly and frequently used for security purposes, as defined by § 132-16.1 above, shall at the time of registration and license application, whether initial or renewal, furnish to the City Clerk proof of liability insurance, or a bond if insurance is not available, in a minimum amount of $20,000 to cover any damage injury or injury caused by the dog. Said liability insurance may be separate from any other homeowner's or renter's policy and shall contain a provision requiring the City to be named as an additional insured for the sole purpose of being notified by the insurance company of any cancellation, termination or expiration of the liability insurance policy. The City Clerk shall notify the Animal Control Officer of any person who has been refused a license for failing to provide liability insurance at the time of the initial application or renewal application. (See § 132-29 for violations and penalties hereof.)