Jersey City does not have a breed-specific ban under Chapter 90, consistent with New Jersey state law (N.J.S.A. 4:19-36) which prohibits blanket breed bans. However, dogs with a history of biting are subject to enhanced control requirements.
New Jersey state law (N.J.S.A. 4:19-36) prohibits municipalities from enacting breed-specific bans on dogs. Jersey City's Chapter 90 does not include breed-specific restrictions. However, any dog that bites a person is required to be quarantined for 10 days for rabies observation regardless of vaccination status. A dog declared potentially dangerous under N.J.S.A. 4:19-23 must comply with enhanced requirements including: special identification microchipping, liability insurance, proper enclosure, and muzzling in public. A potentially dangerous dog that attacks again may be ordered humanely destroyed.
Failure to comply with potentially dangerous dog order: criminal charges under N.J.S.A. 4:19-23. Bite victim can file civil suit.
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