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Introduced
01/27/2016
01/27/2016
In Committee
01/27/2016
01/27/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill, to be known as the "Responsible Dog Ownership Act," requires the establishment of leashing and fencing requirements by the Department of Health, to be implemented by municipalities throughout the State, that provide for the protection of the public, especially children, from unrestrained dogs. The bill also establishes penalties for violations of the act, and crimes of endangerment of a child by purposely, knowingly, or recklessly allowing a dog to roam without a leash or other restraint in a residential neighborhood, park, or other open space accessible to the public in which a child may be present.
AI Summary
This bill, to be known as the "Responsible Dog Ownership Act," requires the Department of Health to establish leashing and fencing requirements for dogs, to be implemented by municipalities throughout the State, that provide for the protection of the public, especially children, from unrestrained dogs. The bill also establishes penalties for violations, including fines and crimes of endangerment of a child for purposely, knowingly, or recklessly allowing a dog to roam without a leash or restraint in a public area where a child may be present.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (on 01/27/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A2000/1876_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A2000/1876_I1.PDF |
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