Mount Ephraim, New Jersey

§ 94-1 License and registration tag required; fees.

Every person who shall own, keep or harbor any dog or dogs within the Borough of Mount Ephraim shall pay the Clerk’s office for the licensing of each dog the sum set forth in Chapter 165, Article II, Fee Schedule. Any person who was required to have their dog(s) licenses but failed to obtain or renew the license(s) on or before the date prescribed in § 94-2 of the Borough Code shall pay a late charge as set forth in Chapter 165, Article II, Fee Schedule; and, if the license is not obtained by November 30, shall be subject to a summons to Municipal Court and liable for all fees including court costs.

§ 94-12 Kennels not permitted.

A. It shall be unlawful to operate a kennel anywhere in this municipality.

B. The term “kennel” is hereby defined to mean and include any establishment, residence, property or other location for the raising, training, boarding or selling of dogs, cats, birds, mice, rats or other small animals for hire or profit. This listing of animals is merely illustrative and is not to be construed as limiting this definition to those listed animals.

§ 165-7. Animals.

A. Dog license fees; late fee. (§ 94-1)

(1) Every person who shall own, keep or harbor any dog or dogs within the Borough of Mount Ephraim shall pay the Borough Clerk for the licensing of each dog the sum of $18, which charge shall be made up of the following components: $15.80 for Borough licensing and registration tag, and $1.20 for the State of New Jersey Pilot Clinic Fund.

(2) Additionally, for any dog of reproductive age which has not had its reproductive capacity permanently altered through spaying or neutering, there shall be an additional charge of $3 to be paid to the State of New Jersey Pilot Clinic Fund.