Deerfield, New Jersey

§ 45-1 Definitions.

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

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KENNEL

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

Article II Kennels, Pet Shops, Shelters and Pounds

§ 45-19 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 to keep or operate such establishment. Such application shall describe the premises where the establishment is located or is proposed to be located and the purpose or purposes for which it is to be maintained and shall be accompanied by the written approval of the Health Officer of the Township of Deerfield, showing compliance with the local and state rules and regulations governing the location of and sanitation at such establishment.

§ 45-20 Fees.

The annual license fee for a kennel providing accommodations for four or less dogs shall be $10, and for more than four dogs, $25. The annual license fee for a pet shop shall be $10. No fee shall be charged for a shelter.

§ 45-21 Expiration of license; revocation.

All licenses issued for a kennel, pet shop or shelter shall state the purpose for which the establishment is maintained, and all such licenses shall expire on the last day of January of each year and be subject to revocation by the municipality on recommendation of the State Department of Health or Health Officer of the Township of Deerfield for failure to comply with the rules and regulations of the State Department or the Health Department of the Township of Deerfield, after the owner has been afforded a hearing by either the State Department or local department.