Clark, New Jersey

§ 84-1 Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

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KENNEL

Any establishment wherein or whereon the business of boarding or selling dogs or breeding dogs for sale is carried on, except a pet shop.

§ 84-2 Licensing provisions.

A. License; when required. Licenses shall be required for the following dogs or cats of licensing age:

(1) Any dog or cat owned or kept within the Township by a resident of the Township on the first day of January of any calendar year.

(2) Any dog or cat acquired by any person during the course of any calendar year and kept within the Township for more than 10 days after acquisition.

(3) Any dog or cat attaining licensing age during the course of the calendar year.

(4) Any unlicensed dog or cat brought into the Township by any person and kept within the Township for more than 10 days.

(5) Any dog or cat licensed by another state and brought into the Township by any person and kept within the Township for more than 90 days.

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E. Fees.

(3) Schedule of license fees for cats and dogs.

Article II Pet Shop, Kennels, Shelters and Pounds

§ 84-8 License required.

Any person who keeps or operates or proposes to establish a kennel, pet shop, shelter or pound shall apply to the Township Clerk for a license entitling him/her to keep or operate each establishment. Any person holding such license shall not be required to secure individual licenses for dogs and cats owned by such licensee and kept at such establishments. Such licenses shall not be transferable to another owner or different premises.

§ 84-9 Application information.

The application shall contain the following information:

A. The name and permanent and local address of the applicant.

B. The street address where the establishment is located, or proposed to be located, together with a general description of the premises.

C. The purposes for which it is to be maintained.

D. The maximum number of dogs and cats to be accommodated by each establishment at any one time.

§ 84-10 Approval of Health Officer.

No license shall be issued until the proposed licensee submits a written statement from the Health Officer of the Board of Health that the establishment, or proposed establishment, complies with the local and state rules governing the location of and sanitation at such establishment.

§ 84-12 License fees. 

The annual license fees for kennel and pet shop licenses shall be $200.

§ 84-13 Compliance with state regulations.

A. All licenses issued for a kennel, pet shop, shelter or pound shall be subject to revocation by the Township Council on recommendation of the State Department of Health and Senior Services or the Board of Health of the Township of Clark for failure to comply with the rules and regulations of the State Department of Health and Senior Services or the Township Board of Health, after the owner has been afforded a hearing by either the State Department of Health and Senior Services or the Township Board of Health.

B. Any person holding a license to establish, keep or operate a kennel, pet shop, shelter or pound shall comply with all Township ordinances and the rules and regulations promulgated by the State Department of Health and Senior Services governing the sanitary conduct and operation of kennels, pet shops, shelters and pounds, the preservation of sanitation therein, and the prevention of the spread of rabies and other diseases of dogs and cats within and from such establishments.