Bill
Bill > A6089
summary
Introduced
12/16/2019
12/16/2019
In Committee
12/16/2019
12/16/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would provide that the following persons would be entitled to adopt a domestic companion animal without paying a pet adoption fee from a licensed kennel, shelter, or pound: (1) an active member of the New Jersey National Guard who has completed Initial Active Duty Training; (2) an active member of any branch or department of the Armed Forces of the United States, or reserves component thereof; and (3) a veteran. The bill authorizes the owner or operator of a kennel, shelter, or pound to review and adjust the pet adoption fee to offset any cost increases associated with forgoing the pet adoption fee for eligible military personnel and veterans.
AI Summary
This bill would waive pet adoption fees for certain military personnel and veterans. Specifically, it would allow active members of the New Jersey National Guard who have completed Initial Active Duty Training, active members of any branch or department of the Armed Forces of the United States or its reserves, and veterans to adopt domestic companion animals from licensed kennels, shelters, or pounds without paying a pet adoption fee. The bill also allows the owners or operators of these facilities to adjust the pet adoption fee to offset any cost increases associated with forgoing the fee for eligible individuals.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (on 12/16/2019)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp?BillNumber=A6089 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/6089_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/6089_I1.PDF |
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