Nutley, New Jersey

§ 217-23 Conditions of pens and premises.

C. Should the property restrictions, environment or mitigating circumstances prevail and the animal must be tethered or tied outdoors, the confinement on the tether shall be no more than eight hours during any twenty-four-hour period. The tether must be at least 15 feet in length and positioned to prevent tangling and banging. The tethered dog must wear a properly fitted harness or buckle-type collar. No dog shall remain outdoors in temperatures below 32° F. during the night or for extended periods in inclement weather unless the owner of the dog has demonstrated to the Animal Control Officer that by the breed of the animal and the animal’s acclamation, the animal can withstand such circumstances with no harm to the animal. In no instance shall a dog less than five months of age be left or permitted to remain outside for extended periods of time.