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NJ S1150
NJ S1150"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
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 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. The bill also allows for the storage of live or dead fish bait on the premises of the 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 pet dogs in the outdoor seating areas of restaurants under specific conditions, while also codifying existing rules about live animals in food establishments, which are found in the New Jersey Administrative Code at N.J.A.C. 8:24-6.5. The law allows animals on food establishment premises if their presence does not contaminate food, clean equipment, or unwrapped single-use items, and includes exceptions for fish in aquariums, police patrol dogs, service animals assisting individuals with disabilities, and pets in common areas of group residences. For outdoor dining, specific requirements include the restaurant owner's election to allow dogs, a separate entrance for dogs to avoid the interior of the establishment, no dogs on furniture, no food or drink preparation in the dog area, disposable containers for dog food and water, food service employees avoiding direct contact with dogs (with handwashing required if contact occurs), maintaining cleanliness of the outdoor area, dogs being leashed or in carriers, and restaurant owners ensuring compliance with local ordinances and health safety measures. Additionally, the bill allows for the storage of fish bait, live or dead, as long as it doesn't contaminate food or related items.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1150 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1150_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1150_I1.HTM |
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