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NJ S766
"Chloe's Pet Access Law"; permits dogs in outdoor seating areas of restaurants under certain circumstances; codifies current requirements concerning live animals in food establishments.
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Introduced
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
In Committee
07/30/2020
07/30/2020
Crossed Over
07/30/2020
07/30/2020
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill permits dogs in the outdoor dining areas of food establishments, provided that certain conditions are met. The bill also allows animals in food establishments under certain circumstances. The bill codifies the current requirements regarding the presence of live animals in food establishments as set forth in the New Jersey Administrative Code at N.J.A.C.8:24-6.5. The bill, is designated as "Chloe's Pet Access Law," to recognize the dog belonging to the family who advocated for the measures in the bill. Specifically, the bill allows a live animal on the premises of a food establishment under limited conditions if the presence of the live animal would not result in the contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, and unwrapped single-use articles. Live animals are allowed on the premises of a food establishment in aquariums and display tank systems, when accompanying police or security officers as patrol dogs, when used as service animals, and in common areas of group residences. The bill also includes additional specific conditions that would apply when pet dogs are allowed in outdoor dining areas. Finally, the bill allows for the storage of live or dead fish bait on the premises of a food establishment if the storage would not result in the contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
AI Summary
This bill, known as "Chloe's Pet Access Law," permits dogs in the outdoor dining areas of food establishments, provided certain conditions are met. The bill also allows for the presence of live animals in food establishments under specific circumstances, such as aquariums, service animals, and pets in common dining areas of group residences. Additionally, the bill codifies the current requirements regarding the presence of live animals in food establishments as set forth in the New Jersey Administrative Code. The bill aims to recognize the advocacy of a family and their dog, Chloe, in promoting these measures.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Agriculture Committee (on 07/30/2020)
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