Wood-Ridge, New Jersey

§ 188-1 Definitions.

As used in this article, 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 cats or breeding dogs or cats for sale is carried on, except a pet shop.

§ 188-2 Licensing required for dogs or cats.

Licenses shall be required for the following dogs or cats of licensing age:

A. Any dog or cat owned or kept within the Borough by a resident of the Borough on January 31 of any year.

B. Any dog or cat acquired by any person during the course of any calendar year and kept within the Borough for more than 10 days after acquisition.

C. Any dog or cat attaining licensing age during the course of the calendar year.

D. Any unlicensed dog or cat brought into the Borough by any person and kept within the Borough for more than 10 days.

E. Any dog or cat licensed by another state brought into the Borough by any person and kept within the Borough for more than 90 days.

§ 188-6 Dog or cat license fees.

Any person who applies for a new or renewal license shall pay an annual fee of $18 for spayed or neutered dogs or cats and a fee of $21 for those not spayed or neutered. Any payments made after February 1 shall incur a late charge of $7.50. The license shall be valid only for the dog or cat and owner for which it is issued; licenses are not transferable.

§ 188-9 License required for kennel, pet shop, shelter or pound.

Any person who keeps or operates or proposes to establish a kennel, pet shop, shelter or pound shall apply to the Chief of Police for a license entitling him to keep or operate such establishment. Any person holding a license shall not be required to secure individual licenses for dogs or cats owned by the licensee and kept at the licensed establishment. The license shall not be transferable to another owner at different premises.

§ 188-10 Application for kennel, pet shop, shelter or pound license.

The application shall contain the following information:

A. The name and permanent and local address of the applicant.

B. The street address where the establishment is located or proposed to be located, together with a general description of the premises.

C. The purposes for which it is to be maintained.

D. The maximum number of dogs or cats to be accommodated by the establishment at any one time.

§ 188-11 Approval of establishments by Health Officer.

No license shall be issued until the proposed licensee submits a written statement from the Health Officer of the Board of Health that the establishment complies with local and state rules governing the location of and sanitation at the establishment.

§ 188-12 Expiration of kennel, pet shop, shelter or pound licenses.

All licenses issued for a kennel, pet shop, shelter or pound shall state the purpose for which the establishment is maintained, and all licenses shall expire on January 31 of each year.

§ 188-13 License fees for kennels, pet shop, shelters or pounds.

The annual license fees under this article shall be as follows:

A. Kennels for 10 or fewer dogs or cats: $10.

B. Kennels for more than 10 dogs or cats: $25.

§ 188-14 Establishments required to comply with laws; dogs or cats off premises.

A. Compliance with state requirements. All licenses issued for a kennel, pet shop, shelter or pound shall be subject to revocation by the Council on recommendation of the State Department of Health or the Board of Health for failure to comply with the rules and regulations of the State Department of Health or the Board of Health, after the owner has been offered a hearing by either the State Department of Health or the Board of Health.

B. Compliance with local requirements; sanitation. Any person holding a license to establish, keep or operate a kennel, pet shop, shelter or pound shall comply with all Borough ordinances and the rules and regulations promulgated by the State Department of Health governing the sanitary conduct and operation of such establishments.

C. Control of dogs and cats off premises. No dog or cat kept in a kennel, pet shop, shelter or pound shall be permitted off the premises, except on a leash or in a crate or other safe control.