Monroe Township, New Jersey (Middlesex County)

§ 33-1 Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein unless their use in the text of this chapter clearly demonstrates a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural number include the singular number, and words used in the singular number include the plural number. The word “shall” is always mandatory and not merely directory.

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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.

§ 33-3 License required.

A. License for dogs or cats of license age shall be required by:

(1) Any and every person who shall own, keep or harbor a dog or cat of license age shall, on or before January 31 of each year, procure from the Clerk of the Township of Monroe, a license and official metal registration tag for each dog or cat so owned, kept or harbored and shall place upon each such dog or cat, a collar or harness with the registration tag securely fastened thereto.

§ 33-4 License application.

C. If the dog or cat has been spayed or neutered, and the animal has never been previously licensed by the Township, proof of spaying and neutering must accompany the application.

§ 33-25 Kennels.

Any person, firm or corporation conducting, managing or operating any kennel and engaged in the business of boarding or housing animals within the limits of the Township of Monroe, shall pay for the privilege of maintaining, conducting or operating such kennel, the license fee being established by N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.9. Any person, firm or corporation holding such license shall not be required to secure individual licenses for dogs owned by such licensee and kept at such establishments; such licenses shall not be transferable to another owner or different premises.

§ 33-26 List of licensed kennels, pet shops, shelters and pounds.

The Clerk or other official designated to license dogs in the municipality shall forward to the State Department of Health a list of all kennels, pet shops, shelters and pounds licensed within 30 days after the licenses have been issued. The list shall include the name and address of the licensee and the kind of license issued.

§ 39-2 Fees enumerated by Department.

The following fees shall be charged by the Township for services rendered or licenses or permits issued. All license fees shall be annual unless otherwise noted.

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D. Licenses and permits from Township Clerk’s Office:

(8) Chapter 33, Dogs and other animals:

(a) License required; fee.

[1] Dog licensing fees:

[2] Cat licensing fees: