Fort Lee does not impose breed-specific bans, instead following New Jersey's statewide dangerous and potentially dangerous dog framework that judges individual animal behavior rather than breed identity.
New Jersey state law preempts municipal breed-specific legislation under N.J.S.A. 4:19-17 et seq., which establishes a behavior-based system for declaring dogs dangerous or potentially dangerous. Fort Lee enforces these state procedures through municipal court, requiring secure enclosures, muzzling in public, liability insurance, and special licensing for dogs that have bitten humans or attacked other animals. Pit bulls, Rottweilers, and other commonly stigmatized breeds are not banned solely by breed in Fort Lee.
Failure to comply with dangerous dog orders can result in fines up to $1,000, mandatory euthanasia in serious cases, and criminal charges if the animal causes injury after being declared dangerous.
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