Bill
Bill > S2213
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Introduced
03/16/2020
03/16/2020
In Committee
03/16/2020
03/16/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 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 provide that 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 would be able to adopt a domestic companion animal without paying a pet adoption fee from a licensed kennel, shelter, or pound. The bill also authorizes the owner or operator of these facilities to review and adjust the pet adoption fee to offset any cost increases associated with forgoing the fee for these eligible individuals.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 03/16/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/S2213 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S2500/2213_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S2500/2213_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S2500/2213_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S2500/2213_I1.PDF |
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