Fair Lawn, New Jersey

§ 62-1 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.

§ 62-3 Kennel, pet shop, shelter or pound.

A. License required. Any person who keeps or operates, or proposes to establish a kennel, pet shop, shelter or a pound, shall apply to the Health Department for a license entitling him/her to keep or operate such establishment. Such application shall describe the premises where the establishment is located or is proposed to be located, the purpose or purposes for which it is to be maintained and shall be accompanied by the written approval of the borough Health Department and the borough veterinarian showing compliance with the local and state rules and regulations governing the location of and sanitation at such establishment.

B. Expiration date; 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 June 30 of each year and be subject to revocation by the municipality on recommendation of the State Department of Health or the borough Health Department or the borough veterinarian for failure to comply with the rules and regulations of the State Department of Health or the borough Health Department after the owner has been afforded a hearing by either the State Department or Health Department.

C. Permitting dog off premises of kennel, pet shop, shelter or pound. No dog kept in a kennel, pet shop, shelter or pound shall be permitted off such premises except on leash or in a crate or other safe control.

D. License fees for kennels and pet shops; no fee for shelter.^[1] The annual license fee for a kennel providing accommodations for 10 or fewer dogs or cats shall be as set from time to time by resolution of the Borough Council and for more 10 dogs or cats, as set from time to time by resolution of the Borough Council. The annual license fee for a pet shop shall be as set from time to time by resolution of the Borough Council. No fee shall be charged for a shelter.

E. Disposition of fees. License fees collected or received under the provisions of this chapter, except registration tag fees, shall be received and disposed of in the manner provided in said Act.

F. There shall be a fee for an annual inspection: the fee as provided in § 94-12B(5).