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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Hi Rick, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>The bill had several amendments – not sure which version you found but here’s the final version (SB 1640). I pasted the text of the bill below. The part about the choke collars is in Section III, subsection B 6 – it states:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> b. A person cruelly restrains a dog if the person tethers a dog:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>(6) by means of a choke collar, prong collar, head harness, or any other type of collar, harness, or similar device other than a properly fitted body harness or buckle-type collar;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>There is no exemption for #6. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>Lupine Pet makes some pretty cool buckle collars called Lupine Originals. Sizes include ¾” or 1” width in a solid color or with a pattern. Neck size adjusts as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>Medium: 13” – 22” <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>Large: 15” – 25” <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>Ginger<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>---SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>SENATE, Nos. 1640, 1642, and 1013<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>STATE OF NEW JERSEY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>217th LEGISLATURE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>ADOPTED DECEMBER 12, 2016<span style='letter-spacing:.2pt'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'><br></span><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Sponsored by:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Senator JEFF VAN DREW<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>District 1 (Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Senator JAMES W. HOLZAPFEL<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>District 10 (Ocean)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Senator ROBERT W. SINGER<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>District 30 (Monmouth and Ocean)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Senator SHIRLEY K. TURNER<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>District 15 (Hunterdon and Mercer)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Assemblyman BOB ANDRZEJCZAK<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>District 1 (Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Assemblyman GREGORY P. MCGUCKIN<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>District 10 (Ocean)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Assemblyman R. BRUCE LAND<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>District 1 (Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Assemblyman DAVID W. WOLFE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>District 10 (Ocean)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Assemblywoman VALERIE VAINIERI HUTTLE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>District 37 (Bergen)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Assemblyman ADAM J. TALIAFERRO<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>District 3 (Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Assemblyman DANIEL R. BENSON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>District 14 (Mercer and Middlesex)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Co-Sponsored by:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Senators Addiego, Bateman, Kyrillos, A.R.Bucco, Greenstein, Lesniak, Allen, Beach, Assemblymen Johnson, DeAngelo, Singleton, Eustace and Rooney<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><a name="OLE_LINK13"></a><a name="OLE_LINK14"><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>SYNOPSIS<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> Establishes requirements concerning necessary care of dogs, domestic companion animals, and service animals, and for tethering of dogs. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> As amended by the General Assembly on June 8, 2017.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";letter-spacing:.2pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-variant:small-caps;letter-spacing:.2pt'>An Act</span></b><span style='letter-spacing:.2pt'> concerning the necessary care and tethering of certain animals, and supplementing Title 4 of the Revised Statutes, and amending P.L.1941, c.151.</span><span style='letter-spacing:.2pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> <span style='font-variant:small-caps'>Be It Enacted</span></span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> </span><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:</span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> 1. (New section) As used in this act:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> “Adverse environmental conditions” means (1) when the ambient temperature is 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below in the immediate vicinity of a dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal, or there are other cold weather or precipitation-related environmental conditions, including, but not limited to, wind, rain, snow, ice, sleet, or hail that a person should reasonably know would pose an adverse risk to the health or safety of a dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal, based on the animal’s size, age, physical condition, or thickness of the animal’s hair or fur; or (2) when the ambient temperature is 90 degrees Fahrenheit or above in the immediate vicinity of a dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal, or a dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal is exposed to direct sunlight or hot pavement <u>or any other hot surfaces</u> that a person should reasonably know would pose an adverse risk to the health or safety of the animal, based on the animal’s size, age, physical condition, or thickness of the animal’s hair or fur.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> “Animal rescue organization” means an animal rescue organization as defined in section 1 of P.L.1941, c.151 (C.4:19-15.1).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> “Animal rescue organization facility” means an animal rescue organization facility as defined in section 1 of P.L.1941, c.151 (C.4:19-15.1).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> “Domestic companion animal” means any animal commonly referred to as a pet that was bought, bred, raised, or otherwise acquired, in accordance with local ordinances and State and federal law, for the primary purpose of providing companionship to the owner, rather than for business or agricultural purposes. </span><b><sup><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Albertus Extra Bold";letter-spacing:.2pt'>3</span></sup></b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>“Domestic companion animal” shall not include</span></u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> <u>“domestic livestock”</u> <u>as defined</u> <u><span style='color:black'>in subsection c. of section 1 of P.L.1995, c.311 (C.4:22-16.1).<o:p></o:p></span></u></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>“Kennel” means a kennel as defined in section 1 of P.L.1941, c.151 (C.4:19-15.1) and licensed pursuant to section 8 of P.L.1941, c.151 (C.4:19-15.8).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> “Pet shop” means a pet shop as defined in section 1 of P.L.1941, c.151 (C.4:19-15.1) and licensed pursuant to section 8 of P.L.1941, c.151 (C.4:19-15.8).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> “Pound” means a pound as defined in section 1 of P.L.1941, c.151 (C.4:19-15.1) and licensed pursuant to section 8 of P.L.1941, c.151 (C.4:19-15.8).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> “Proper shelter” means a structure or other type of protection that conforms to the standards and requirements set forth in section 5 of this act, but shall not mean a shelter <u>as</u> defined elsewhere in this section.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> "Service animal" means a service animal or a guide dog as defined in subsection e. of section 1 of P.L.2013, c.205 (C.2C:29-3.2), or an animal used for any therapeutic purpose.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> “Shelter” means a shelter as defined in section 1 of P.L.1941, c.151 (C.4:19-15.1) and licensed pursuant to section 8 of P.L.1941, c.151 (C.4:19-15.8).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> “Tether” means to fasten a dog with a cable, chain, rope, or other similar object to a stationary object, including, but not limited to, a doghouse, tree, stake, pole, fence, or wall, or to a device that is mobile including, but not limited to, a trolley or pulley, in order to restrict the dog’s movement. “Tether” also means the cable, chain, rope, or other similar object used to fasten a dog, as applicable.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> “Unattended” means <u>that</u> the dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal is outdoors <u>and</u> a person is not <u>also outdoors with the animal, or that</u> the dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal is indoors <u>and a person is not also indoors with the animal</u>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> 2. (New section) a. Except as provided in subsections b. and c. of this section, it is unlawful to expose any dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal to <a name="OLE_LINK15"></a><a name="OLE_LINK16">adverse environmental conditions </a>for more than 30 minutes, unless the animal has continuous access to proper shelter, as set forth in section 5 of this act. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> b. When State or local officials issue an order of evacuation due to weather or other emergency conditions, an owner or other person with custody or control of a dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal shall make every effort to evacuate with the animal, and shall not leave the animal indoors or outdoors while unattended and tethered. If evacuation with the owner or other person with custody or control of the dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal is not an option, the owner or other person with custody or control of the animal shall make every effort to: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (1) deliver the animal to a safe haven not impacted by the emergency, which may include, but is not limited</span><b><sup><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Albertus Extra Bold";letter-spacing:.2pt'> </span></sup></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>to, a licensed kennel, shelter, or pound, temporary animal shelter established for the purposes of the emergency, the residence of a friend, relative, or other caregiver, or other suitable facility capable of ensuring the animal’s safety; or<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (2) secure the animal in an indoor area that is clear of hazards and is as protective of the dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal as possible under the circumstances, and alert local emergency responders to the animal’s location.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> c. The requirements of subsection a. of this section shall not apply to a dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal if <u>any person, including</u> the animal’s owner or person with custody or control of the animal:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (1) is in the presence of the animal and exposed to the same adverse environmental conditions as the animal at all times that the animal is exposed to these adverse environmental conditions; and <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (2) can see the animal at all times while the animal is exposed to the adverse environmental conditions, unless the <u>person</u> is blind or visually impaired so that the person cannot see the animal due to the blindness or visual impairment, in which case the <u>person</u> shall remain immediately adjacent to the animal at all times while the animal and the <u>person</u> are exposed to the adverse environmental conditions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> As used in this subsection, “blind” means a person whose vision in the person’s better eye with proper correction does not exceed 20/200 or who has a field defect in the person’s better eye with proper correction which contracts the peripheral field so that the diameter of the visual field subtends an angle no greater than 20 degrees; and “visually impaired" means having a condition in which a person has a corrected visual acuity not exceeding 20/70, but not less than 20/200, in the person's better eye, or in which the peripheral field of the person's vision has contracted so that the diameter of the visual field subtends an angle no greater than 40 degrees but no less than 20 degrees.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> d. The requirements of subsections a. and b. of this section shall not apply to any cat living outside with no apparent owner, commonly referred to as, or considered to be, a feral cat.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> e. (1) The owner of a dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal shall be liable for a violation of subsection a. of this section that occurs on any property belonging to the owner or on which the owner resides at the time of the violation, regardless of whether the owner is present when the violation occurs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (2) The person with custody or control of a dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal who is not the owner of the animal shall be liable for a violation of subsection a. of this section that occurs on any property belonging to the person with custody or control of the animal or on which the person with custody or control of the animal resides at the time of the violation, regardless of whether the person is present when the violation occurs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><sup><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Albertus Extra Bold";letter-spacing:.2pt'> </span></sup></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> 3. (New section) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>a. It is unlawful for any person to cruelly restrain a dog.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> b. A person cruelly restrains a dog if the person tethers a dog:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (1) which is a nursing female, or which is less than four months old; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (2) <a name="OLE_LINK19"></a><a name="OLE_LINK20">outdoors between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., </a>but this paragraph shall not take effect until 18 months after the date on which this act takes effect;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (3) in an unoccupied building or upon vacant property;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (4) in a manner that does not permit the dog continuous access to water in a sanitary and liquid state whenever the dog is tethered for more than 30 minutes;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (5) in a manner that exposes the dog to adverse environmental conditions for more than 30 minutes;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (6) by means of a choke collar, prong collar, head harness, or any other type of collar, harness, or similar device other than a properly fitted body harness or buckle-type collar;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (7) by using a <a name="OLE_LINK21"></a><a name="OLE_LINK22">chain with metal links that are more than one-quarter of an inch thick, or a tether, collar, or harness to which a weight is attached; </a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (8) with a tether <a name="OLE_LINK23"></a><a name="OLE_LINK24">on which more than one dog is restrained</a>;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (9) <a name="OLE_LINK25"></a><a name="OLE_LINK26">with a tether that is less than 15 feet in length or which does not permit the dog to walk at least 15 feet in any one direction; or<o:p></o:p></a></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (10) with a tether that permits the dog to reach another dog or an object or location that poses a risk of entanglement, strangulation, drowning, or other harm to the health or safety of the dog, including, but not limited to, another dog’s tether or a window sill, fence, wall, porch, terrace railing, vehicle, tree, pole, pool, or public road or highway.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>c. Paragraphs (2), (9), and (10) of subsection b. of this section shall not apply if <u>any person, including</u> the dog’s owner or the person with custody or control of the dog:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (1) is in the presence of the dog at all times while the dog is tethered, whether indoors or outdoors; and <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (2) can see the dog at all times while the dog is tethered, unless the <u>person</u> is blind or visually impaired so that the person cannot see the dog due to the blindness or visual impairment, in which case the <u>person</u> shall remain immediately adjacent to the dog at all times while the dog is tethered.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> As used in this subsection, “blind” means a person whose vision in the person’s better eye with proper correction does not exceed 20/200 or who has a field defect in the person’s better eye with proper correction which contracts the peripheral field so that the diameter of the visual field subtends an angle no greater than 20 degrees; and “visually impaired" means having a condition in which a person has a corrected visual acuity not exceeding 20/70, but not less than 20/200, in the person's better eye, or in which the peripheral field of the person's vision has contracted so that the diameter of the visual field subtends an angle no greater than 40 degrees but no less than 20 degrees</span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> d. (1) The owner of a dog shall be liable for a violation of subsections a. and b. of this section that occurs on any property belonging to the owner or on which the owner resides at the time of the violation, regardless of whether the owner is present when the violation occurs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (2) The person with custody or control of a dog who is not the owner of the <u>dog</u></span><b><sup><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Albertus Extra Bold";letter-spacing:.2pt'> </span></sup></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>shall be liable for a violation of subsections a. and b. of this section that occurs on any property belonging to the person with custody or control of the <u>dog</u> or on which the person with custody or control of the <u>dog</u> resides at the time of the violation, regardless of whether the person is present when the violation occurs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>(3) Paragraph (9) of subsection b. of this section shall not apply if the dog is indoors and a person is indoors with the dog.</span></u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>4. (New section<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>) <a name="OLE_LINK30"></a><a name="OLE_LINK29">a. It is unlawful to confine a dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal </a><a name="OLE_LINK27"></a><a name="OLE_LINK28">in any structure, room, area, or container that does not comply with the standards and requirements of proper shelter as set forth in section 5 of this act, except as provided in subsections b. and c. of this section</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> b. (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraph (1) of subsection a. of section 5 of this act, a person may confine a dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal temporarily in an animal carrier or crate for the purposes enumerated in paragraph (2) of this subsection, provided that <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>(a) during transport, the animal is at all times inside the vehicle being used for transport; and (b) during confinement in the animal carrier or crate, the <u>top of the</u> head of the dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal cannot touch the ceiling of the animal carrier or crate when the animal is in a normal <u>standing</u> position in the animal carrier or crate, and the dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal can easily turn around in a full circle and lie down on its side in the animal carrier or crate.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (2) A person may confine a dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal temporarily in an animal carrier or crate for the purpose of <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>(a) transport; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>(b) any exhibition, show, contest, or other temporary event at which the skill, breeding, or stamina of the animal is judged or examined; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>or (c) in the case of a dog, any exhibition, class, training session, or other temporary event at which the dog is used, or is being trained, to hunt wildlife in a lawful manner.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>(3) Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraph (1) of subsection a. of section 5 of this act with regard to access to water, a person may confine a dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal without providing access to water at all times if the animal is confined indoors and in the primary living space of the residence of the owner or other person with custody or</span></u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> <u>control of the animal.</u><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>C.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>(1) The owner of a dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal shall be liable for a violation of subsection a. or b. of this section, as the case may be, that occurs on or in any property belonging to the owner or on which the owner resides or in any vehicle belonging to the owner at the time of the violation, regardless of whether the owner is present when the violation occurs.</span></u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> <u>(2) The person with custody or control of a dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal who is not the owner of the animal shall be liable for a violation of subsection a. or b. of this section, as the case may be, that occurs on or in any property belonging to the person with custody or control of the animal or on which the person with custody or control of the animal resides or in any vehicle belonging to the person with custody or control of the animal at the time of the violation, regardless of whether the person is present when the violation occurs.</u><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>d.</span></u><b><sup><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Albertus Extra Bold";letter-spacing:.2pt'>4 </span></sup></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>Subsection a. of this section shall not apply to:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (1) a facility maintained and used in connection with the practice of veterinary medicine pursuant to R.S.45:16-1 et seq.; or<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (2) a licensed kennel, pet shop, shelter, or pound subject to the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to section 14 of P.L.1941, c.151 (C.4:19-15.14) pertaining to the sanitary conduct and operation of kennels, pet shops, shelters, and pounds, which is operating in compliance with those rules and regulations.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> 5. (New section) a. Proper shelter for a dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal shall be a structure or other type of protection that meets, at a minimum, the following standards and requirements:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:40.5pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;text-indent:-24.75pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>(1)<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>It provides at all times<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:40.5pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (a) adequate ventilation to allow the dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal to remain dry and maintain a normal body temperature, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><a name="OLE_LINK31"></a><a name="OLE_LINK32"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>(b) access to water in a sanitary and liquid state, <o:p></o:p></span></a></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>(c) exposure to natural or artificial light according to a regular cycle of day and night, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><a name="OLE_LINK33"></a><a name="OLE_LINK34"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>(d) sufficient space so that the dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal can easily turn around in a full circle and lie down on the animal’s side with limbs outstretched, and <o:p></o:p></span></a></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>(e) when the animal is in a normal sitting position in the proper shelter, <u>the top of the head of the animal cannot touch the ceiling of the proper shelter</u>;</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:40.5pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;text-indent:-24.75pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>(2)<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>It is maintained in a manner to minimize the accumulation of any waste, other debris, precipitation, or other moisture inside, surrounding, and underneath any area or structure providing proper shelter, and to provide reasonable protection from flooding;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:15.75pt;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (3) It is soundly constructed to prevent the sagging or collapse of any part of the structure or protection, and is maintained in good repair with no exposed sharp points or edges;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (4) It remains in an upright position at all times;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (5) In the event of adverse environmental conditions as set forth in paragraph (1) of the definition of that term in section 1 of this act, it is an enclosed structure that has (a) a solid roof, solid walls with a single opening no larger than necessary to allow the dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal to comfortably enter and exit the structure, and a floor that is not the ground, and (b) insulation, dry bedding, and a windbreak at the entrance that are sufficient to keep the dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal dry and maintain the animal’s normal body temperature; and<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (6) In the event of adverse environmental conditions as set forth in paragraph (2) of the definition of that term in section 1 of this act, it provides the dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal with adequate shade <u>or other cooling area</u> by natural or artificial means to allow the animal to maintain a normal body temperature.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><a name="OLE_LINK35"></a><a name="OLE_LINK36"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> b. Any part of the residence of an owner, or other person with custody or control, of a dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal shall be proper shelter for a dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal, provided that the part of the residence, and the use thereof, are in compliance with the requirements for proper shelter set forth in this section.<o:p></o:p></span></a></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> c. Proper shelter for a dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal shall not include:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (1) a crawl space under a building or a part of a building, such as under steps, a deck, or a stoop;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (2) the space under a vehicle;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><a name="OLE_LINK37"></a><a name="OLE_LINK38"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (3) the inside of a vehicle if the dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal is kept in the vehicle in a manner or for a length of time that a person should reasonably know poses an adverse risk to the health or safety of the animal; or<o:p></o:p></span></a></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (4) any structure or protection (a) made from pressure-treated wood <u>which contains the chemicals arsenic or chromium</u>, (b) with a floor consisting of wire or chain-link or having openings through which the paw, hoof, or foot of a dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal, as applicable, can pass, or (c) that is located outdoors and is made from cardboard or other materials that are easily degraded by the elements.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> 6. (New section) a. The Department of Health, in consultation with the Attorney General, shall:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (1) provide to each municipality in writing sufficient copies of (a)</span><b><sup><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Albertus Extra Bold";letter-spacing:.2pt'> </span></sup></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>this act, R.S.4:22-17, and R.S.4:22-26; (b) a plain language description of the provisions and requirements thereof; and (c) a plain language description of how to comply with those provisions and requirements; and<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (2) post on its website the materials enumerated in paragraph (1) of this subsection.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> b. Each municipality shall:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (1) provide the materials enumerated in and provided pursuant to subsection a. of this section, along with any other information deemed relevant by the municipality, to each person obtaining a license for a dog at the time of licensing; and<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (2) post on its website the materials enumerated in and provided pursuant to subsection a. of this section.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> The municipality may pay any cost incurred by complying with the requirements of this subsection with fees forwarded to the treasurer of the municipality pursuant to section 11 of P.L.1941, c.151 (C.4:19-15.11).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> 7. (New section) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>a.Upon a showing of probable cause that there has been a violation of this act and submission of <u>proof of issuance of a summons</u>, a court of competent jurisdiction <u>may </u>issue, upon request, <u>an order</u> to any humane law enforcement officer or agent of the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or county society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, certified animal control officer, or other State or local law enforcement officer to enter onto the private property where a dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal is located and take physical custody of the animal.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>b. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection a. of this section, or any other law, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, to the contrary, any humane law enforcement officer or agent of the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or county society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, certified animal control officer, or other State or local law enforcement officer may immediately enter onto private property where a dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal is located and take physical custody of the animal, if the officer or agent has reasonable suspicion to believe that the animal is at risk of imminent harm due to a violation of this act. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>c. Upon taking physical custody of a dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal pursuant to subsection a. or b. of this section, the person taking physical custody of the animal shall: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>(1) post immediately, in a conspicuous place at the location from which the dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal was taken, the notice required pursuant to subsection d. of this section to the owner or person with custody or control of the dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal; and<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (2) send by registered <u>or</u> certified </span><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Albertus Extra Bold";letter-spacing:.2pt'> </span></b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>mail and by</span></u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> ordinary mail the notice described in subsection d. of this section to the address of the location from which the dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal was taken into physical custody.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>d. The notice required pursuant to subsection c. of this section shall: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>(1) provide a description of the dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>(2) state that the dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal may be euthanized upon a veterinarian’s written determination of medical necessity as required by subsection e. of this section; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>(3) state the statutory authority and reason for taking custody of the dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal; and <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>(4) provide contact information, including at least the name of any applicable office or entity, the name of a person at that office or entity, and a telephone number for the owner or person with custody or control of the dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal to obtain information concerning the animal, the alleged violation, and where the animal is impounded.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>e. A dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal taken into physical custody pursuant to subsection a. or b. of this section shall be placed in a licensed shelter, pound, or kennel operating as a shelter or pound to ensure the humane care and treatment of the animal. If, after the dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal has been taken into physical custody, a licensed veterinarian makes a written determination that the animal is in intractable and extreme pain and beyond any reasonable hope of recovery with reasonable veterinary medical treatment, the animal may be euthanized. At any time while the licensed shelter, pound, or kennel operating as a shelter or pound has custody <u>or</u> control of the dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal, it may place the animal in an animal rescue organization facility or a foster home if it determines the placement is in the best interest of the animal. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>f. <u>A person shall be issued a correction warning prior to being cited for a violation of this act unless the dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal involved in the violation was seized immediately pursuant to subsection b. of this section.</u> A summons shall be served on the alleged violator as soon as practicable if:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (1) after the seven days have elapsed from the date a correction warning is issued, no correction has been made;<u> or</u><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> <u>(2)</u> the dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal involved in the violation was seized immediately pursuant to subsection b. of this section. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> If the alleged violator is not the owner of the dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal, the person issuing the correction warning or summons, as applicable, shall also notify the owner of the animal of the violation and provide the owner with a copy of the issued correction warning or summons, as applicable. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>g. Any summons issued for a violation of this act shall contain:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>(1) a description of the violation and statutory authority; <u>and</u><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>(2) contact information identifying, at a minimum (a) the name of the investigating agency or office<u>, and</u> (b) the name of the officer or agent issuing the summons or investigating the alleged violation<u>.</u><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>h. Any humane law enforcement officer or agent of the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or county society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, certified animal control officer, or other State or local law enforcement officer issuing a summons for a violation of this act shall also serve on the alleged violator, with the summons, a written</span></u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> notice of<u>:</u><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>(1)</span></u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> the right to voluntarily forfeit ownership or custody of the dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>(2)</span></u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> the action or actions required for compliance; <u><o:p></o:p></u></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>(3) a</span></u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> demand for immediate compliance<u>; and</u><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>(4) a telephone number for the investigating agency or office and the investigating officer or agent.</span></u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>i.</span></u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> Any humane law enforcement officer or agent of the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or county society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, certified animal control officer, or other State or local law enforcement officer may petition a court of competent jurisdiction to have a dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal confiscated, if not previously seized, and forfeited upon the person being found guilty of, or liable for, a violation of this act. Upon a finding that continued possession of the dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal by the owner or other person authorized to have custody or control of the animal poses a threat to the health or safety of the animal, the court shall order that the animal be forfeited, placed in an animal rescue organization facility, shelter, pound, or kennel operating as a shelter or pound, and made available for adoption. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>j.</span></u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> A person found guilty of, or liable for, a violation of any provision of this act shall be responsible for, and pay, the reasonable costs of caring for the dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal from the date on which physical custody of the animal was taken pursuant to this section until the date the animal is surrendered, forfeited, returned, or euthanized, including, but not limited to, the cost of transporting, sheltering, and feeding the animal, the cost of providing the animal with necessary veterinary care, and if the animal is euthanized, the cost of the euthanasia.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> 8. (New section) a. A violation of section 2,</span><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Albertus Extra Bold";letter-spacing:.2pt'> </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>4, or 5 of this act shall constitute failure to provide necessary care pursuant to R.S.4:22-17 and R.S.4:22-26, and a violator shall be subject to the applicable penalties set forth in those sections.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> b. A person who violates section 3 of this act shall be subject to:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (1) for a first offense, at the discretion of the court, a fine of $100; and <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> (2) for a second offense, at the discretion of the court, a fine of $200.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> For a third or subsequent offense, the offense shall constitute failure to provide necessary care pursuant to R.S.4:22-17 and R.S.4:22-26, and a violator shall be subject to the applicable penalties set forth in those sections.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> c. Beginning on the fourth day after the date of issuance of a summons for a violation pursuant to section 7 of this act, each 30-day period that the owner or other person with custody or control of the dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal is still in possession of the animal and fails to comply with the requirements of this act shall constitute a separate offense.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> d. A court may, in its discretion, waive or reduce the amount of any fine imposed for any violation of this act upon the violator demonstrating compliance with this act in the manner as may be prescribed by the court.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> 9. (New section) No provision of this act, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, shall be construed or applied to limit any protection afforded to any dog pursuant to Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes or any other provisions of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes, any other federal or State law, or rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, or any local ordinance, resolution, rule, or regulation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> 10. Section 11 of P.L.1941, c. 151 (C.4:19-15.11) is amended to read as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> 11. License fees and other moneys collected or received under the provisions of sections 3, 8, 9 and 16 of </span><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Albertus Extra Bold";letter-spacing:.2pt'>[</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>this act</span><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Albertus Extra Bold";letter-spacing:.2pt'>]</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> <u>P.L.1941, c.151 (C.4:19-15.3, C.4:19-15.8, C.4:19-15.9, and C.4:19-15.16)</u>, except registration tag fees, shall be forwarded to the treasurer of the municipality within 30 days after collection or receipt and shall be placed in a special account separate from any of the other accounts of the municipality and shall be used for the following purposes only </span><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Albertus Extra Bold";letter-spacing:.2pt'>[</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>;</span><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Albertus Extra Bold";letter-spacing:.2pt'>]</span></b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>:</span></u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> for collecting, keeping and disposing of dogs liable to seizure under </span><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Albertus Extra Bold";letter-spacing:.2pt'>[</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>this act</span><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Albertus Extra Bold";letter-spacing:.2pt'>]</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> <u>P.L.1941, c.151 (C.4:19-15.1 et seq.)</u> or under local dog control ordinances; for local prevention and control of rabies; for providing antirabic treatment under the direction of the local board of health for any person known or suspected to have been exposed to rabies </span><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Albertus Extra Bold";letter-spacing:.2pt'>[</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>,</span><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Albertus Extra Bold";letter-spacing:.2pt'>]</span></b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>;</span></u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> for payment of damage to or losses of poultry and domestic animals, except dogs and cats, caused by a dog or dogs<u>; for compliance with the requirements of subsection b. of section 6 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill);</u> and for administering the provisions of <u>P.L.1941, c.151 (C.4:19-15.1 et seq.)</u>. Any unexpended balance remaining in <u>the</u> special account shall be retained therein until the end of the third fiscal year following and may be used for any of the purposes set forth in this section. At the end of the third fiscal year following, and at the end of each fiscal year thereafter, there shall be transferred from <u>the</u> special account to the general funds of the municipality any amount then in <u>the</u> account which is in excess of the total amount paid into <u>the</u> special account during the last <u>two</u> fiscal years next preceding.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> The registration tag fee for each dog shall be forwarded within 30 days after collection by the clerk or other official designated to license dogs to the State Department of Health which department shall forward <u>the</u> sum to the State Treasurer who shall place all such moneys in a special account for use only by the State Department of Health in administering of <u>P.L.1941, c.151 (C.4:19-15.1 et seq.)</u> and for the prevention and control of rabies throughout the State, and such account is hereby declared to be a trust fund not subject to legislative appropriation. At the end of the third fiscal year following the adoption of <u>P.L.1941, c.151 (C.4:19-15.1 et seq.)</u> and at the end of each fiscal year thereafter, there shall be withdrawn from this trust fund and transferred to the general funds of the State any amount then in <u>the trust</u> fund which is in excess of the total amount paid into <u>the trust</u> fund during the last <u>two</u> fiscal years next preceding.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>(cf: P.L.1981, c.235, s.3)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'> 11. This act shall take effect immediately.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> NJAGDU [mailto:njagdu-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Richard Fox via NJAGDU<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, October 07, 2017 12:19 AM<br><b>To:</b> New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users<br><b>Cc:</b> Richard Fox<br><b>Subject:</b> [Njagdu] Assembly bill 2426<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hello all,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We did not have a quorum to do business at our NJAGDU conference board meeting of Thursday, October 5.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Those who were on the call had an interesting discussion concerning some new legislation that has been passed during the most recent NJ legislative session. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One of the bills Regulates tethering and confinement of, and proper shelter for, dogs. Ginger was under the impression that it might require changes in the way many of us use tie-downs. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I have a different impression after reading the bill, and will provide the plane-language summary and link to the actual bill below. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The way I read it, the bill does prohibit the use of a choke collar when confining a dog, but exempts anybody who is in the presence of their dog. It doesn’t mention service animals or blind people anywhere in the bill I read. Perhaps there is amended or updated version I am not finding. Anyway, read on if you are interested. The summary is below, followed by the link to the full text and summary.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Rick fox <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>STATEMENT<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> This bill establishes specific requirements for tethering (section 2 of the bill) or confining a dog (section 5 of the bill), prohibits tethering of a dog under certain circumstances, an, and requires the owner or other person with custody or control over the dog to provide the dog with proper shelter and continuous access to it when the dog is left outdoors for more than 30 minutes under adverse weather conditions. The standards and requirements for proper shelter are enumerated in section 6 of the bill. The bill defines adverse weather conditions as:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 1) when the outdoor ambient temperature is 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below, or there are other outdoor environmental conditions, including, but not limited to, wind, rain, snow, ice, sleet, hail, or cold, that a person should reasonably know would pose an adverse risk to the health or safety of a dog, based on the dog’s size, age, physical condition, or thickness of the dog’s hair or fur; or<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 2) when the outdoor ambient temperature is 90 degrees Fahrenheit or above, or a dog is exposed to direct sunlight, hot pavement, or heat, that a person should reasonably know would pose an adverse risk to the health or safety of a dog, based on the dog’s size, age, physical condition, or thickness of the dog’s hair or fur.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> In addition to the specific tethering requirements, the bill also specifically prohibits:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 1) whether indoors or outdoors, the dog being tethered with a halter or harness that fits on the dog’s head or body, or with a tether or collar to which a weight is attached;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 2) outdoors between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.; or<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 3) under adverse weather conditions for more than 30 minutes without continuous access to proper shelter.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> The bill also specifies its prohibitions do not apply if the owner of the dog or the person with custody or control of a dog is outdoors on the property where the dog is located.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> The bill establishes procedures for issuing summonses and seizing dogs that are not properly tethered or provided for during adverse weather conditions. The bill establishes, in addition to penalties that may apply pursuant to the State criminal statutes, the following penalties, at the discretion of the court:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 1) for a first offense, a fine of $100, or imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or both; <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 2) for a second offense, a fine of $200, or imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or both; and<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 3) for a third or subsequent offense, a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $500, imprisonment for not more than three months, or both, and the person would also be guilty of a disorderly persons offense.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Finally, the bill establishes a civil penalty for improperly tethering a dog or failing to provide proper shelter for a dog as a civil offense under the State animal cruelty statutes. The violator would be liable for a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $500.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A2500/2426_I1.HTM">http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A2500/2426_I1.HTM</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>