Secaucus, New Jersey

§ 67-4 Mandatory licensing of dogs and cats.

It is unlawful for any person to keep or maintain a dog of licensing age within the town without obtaining and retaining a license as required by this chapter. Licenses for dogs shall be renewed annually. A serially numbered metal license tag provided by the town shall be securely affixed to a collar and worn by the animal or an EAID shall be implanted in the animal when away from the owner’s premises; provided, that dogs, while kept in a commercial kennel or cattery, pet shop, veterinary clinic, grooming parlor, or in the animal shelter designated as the custodian of animals impounded under this chapter, or in connection with a TNR program, shall be exempt from this license requirement; provided, any person who newly acquires an unlicensed dog of licensing age, shall have 10 days within which to obtain the license required by this chapter, or acquires a license in another state shall have 90 days within which to obtain the license required by this chapter.

§ 67-9 Dog and cat license — Fees.

A. A license for dogs shall be renewed annually by the owner. Registration tags and renewals shall expire no later than June 30 in the year stated on the license. The license and registration tag fee shall be prorated for any license and registration tag which is valid for longer than 12 months. All licenses are nontransferable. License fees are as follows:

(1) Neutered: $17 per year, inclusive of state fees.

(2) Intact: $20 per year, inclusive of state fees.

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B. A license for a cat or other domestic animal, other than a dog, can be renewed annually by the owner. Registration tags and renewals shall expire no later than June 30 in the year stated on the license. The license and registration tag fee shall be prorated for any license and registration tag which is valid for longer than 12 months. All licenses are nontransferable. License fees are as follows:

(1) Neutered: $17 per year.

(2) Intact: $20 per year.