Code
of the City of Camden, New Jersey, v102; Part
II General Legislation; Chapter 210, Dogs and
Other Animals
Spay/Neuter
Ordinance
ARTICLE IV Spaying or Neutering of Dogs and Cats [Adopted 4-25-1996 by Ord. No. MC-3203]
§210-39. Spaying or neutering required. [Amended 8-5-1999 by Ord. No. MC-3502]
It shall be unlawful to own, possess or keep in the City any dog or cat over the age of six months that has not been spayed or neutered, except as provided in §210-40 of this article.
§210-40. Exceptions.
The above prohibition shall not apply in the following situations:
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Statement of veterinarian. If a licensed veterinarian states, in writing, that an animal is unfit to undergo the required surgical procedure because of an extreme health condition of the animal. Such extreme health conditions shall include, but not be limited to; severe cardiovascular comprise, bleeding disorder, respiratory disease and hepatic disease. The old age of an animal shall not, of itself, constitute an extreme health condition for purposes of this section.
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(Reserved) Editor's Note: Former Subsection B, pertaining to permits for unspayed or unneutered pets, was repealed 12-4-2003 by Ord. No. 3886.
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If an animal is temporarily in the City to participate in a show or event sponsored by a nonprofit, sanctioned animal organization.
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If an animal is owned, possessed or kept in the City for fewer than 30 days in a one-year period. However, the owner must show proof of ownership and residency in a town other than the City with a valid, up-to-date dog or cat (if applicable) license and other.
§210-41. Intentional or accidental breeding; seizure of litter.
In the event of intentional or accidental breeding, the entire litter shall be turned over after weaning (eight weeks) to a City-approved humane society/animal shelter. The adult animal shall be spayed within 10 weeks after birth of the litter.
§210-41.1. Breeding for sale or distribution. [Added 8-5-1999 by Ord. No. MC-3502]
Any person who breeds animals for sale or distribution to other persons shall obtain the license required by §332-3 of the Camden Code and shall pay the mercantile business fee provided by Chapters 332 and 343 of said Code.
§210-42. Violations and penalties.
Any person who violates this article shall be subject to punishments as outlined in the Code of the City of Camden adopted 1986. Editor's Note: See §1-16, Violations and penalties.
§210-43. Issuance of permits. [Amended 3-22-2001 by Ord. No. MC-3643]
The permits authorized under this article shall be issued by the Municipal Clerk.
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No-Chaining
Ordinance
ARTICLE
V, Chaining or Tethering of Animals [Adopted 1-11-2001
by Ord. No. MC-3625]
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210-44. Restraint and confinement to property.
A.
Restraint on caretakers', guardians' or handlers'
property, be it owned, leased, rented or otherwise.
Caretakers, guardians or handlers of animals
will exercise diligence and reasonable care
to prevent animal(s) from leaving their premises.
Restraint exists when the animal(s) is:
(1)
Enclosed and properly provided for (N.J.S.A.
4:22-17) within a house, building, properly
maintained fence, pen or other enclosure.
Pens or other enclosures for each animal weighing
35 pounds or more must measure at least 150
square feet in size, be eight feet in height
and be soundly constructed of chain link or
similar type materials. Pens and enclosures
for animals weighing less than 35 pounds may
be downsized according to mathematical numerators
and denominators. The pen or enclosure shall
be properly maintained, kept free of the animal's
waste materials, other trash and be sanitized
on a daily basis. Clean, potable water shall
be available at all times and must not be
allowed to freeze over. Foods shall be made
available at least once every 24 hours, or,
in the case of juvenile animals, at least
twice every 24 hours. Food and water dishes
shall be sanitized on a daily basis. A soundly
constructed, adequately sized and properly
positioned and maintained dwelling (i.e.,
dog house) must be made available for the
animal within the pen or enclosure. The top
of the pen or enclosure shall be covered with
materials to provide the animal with shade
and protection from the elements.
(2)
On a leash held by a competent person over
the age of 16.
B.
Restraint while off the caretakers', guardians'
or handlers' property, be it owned, leased,
rented or otherwise. Caretakers, guardians or
handlers of animals will exercise diligence
and reasonable care to keep animal(s) under
restraint while off the caretakers', guardians'
or handlers' premises. Restraint exists when
the animal is:
(1)
Temporarily inside a vehicle, parked or in
motion, with a licensed driver in attendance.
(2)
Temporarily inside a vehicle, parked or in
motion, with a licensed driver in attendance
in a securely fastened cage or animal carrier
with adequate ventilation and large enough
to allow room for the animal to stand and
turn around without touching the sides or
top of the cage or carrier.
(3)
Confined and properly provided for (N.J.S.A.
4:22-17) within a house or building or secure
enclosure with permission of the occupant
of the property where the animal is temporarily
located.
(4)
On a leash held by a competent person over
the age of 16.
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210-45. Unlawful to chain or tether animals.
Animals
shall not be chained, tied, fastened or otherwise
tethered to dog houses, trees, stakes, poles,
fences, walls, or any other stationary objects
outdoors or indoors as a means of confinement
for more than two consecutive hours in any twenty-four-hour
period.
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210-46. Violations and penalties.
Any
person who violates this article shall be subject
to the following punishment:
A.
First offense: fine of $25.
B.
Second offense: fine of $50.
C.
Third offense: fine of $150 and seizure and
impoundment of animal(s) by an animal control
officer, police officer, sheriff or humane
society official who shall leave at the place
of seizure and impoundment a conspicuous notice
indicating the animal(s) has been seized and
impounded and the address and phone number
where the animal(s) is impounded. Further,
notice shall be given that the impounding
agency shall be compensated for costs incurred.
The animal(s) may be released from the impounding
agency when evidence exists that proper restraint
provisions have been put into place and/or
are in place within seven days. The impoundment
agency shall take permanent possession of
the animal(s) if the caretakers, guardians
or handlers fail to provide proper restraint
within the seven-day period and/or pending
a court hearing.
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