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Introduced
01/09/2018
01/09/2018
In Committee
01/09/2018
01/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 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, to protect the public, especially children, from unrestrained dogs. The bill also establishes penalties for violations, including fines for owners who fail to comply with the leashing and fencing requirements or who allow their dogs to roam without restraint in areas where children may be present, and creates a new criminal offense of endangerment of a child under certain circumstances involving unrestrained dogs.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (on 01/09/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A1500/1135_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A1500/1135_I1.PDF |
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