North Bergen has no breed-specific ban, consistent with NJ state law (N.J.S.A. 4:19-36) prohibiting breed bans. Potentially dangerous dogs face enhanced requirements under N.J.S.A. 4:19-23. Any dog that bites must be quarantined for 10 days.
New Jersey law (N.J.S.A. 4:19-36) prohibits municipalities from enacting breed-specific bans. North Bergen's animal control ordinance does not include breed-specific restrictions. Dogs declared potentially dangerous under N.J.S.A. 4:19-23 require: microchipping, liability insurance, secure enclosure, and muzzling in public. A potentially dangerous dog that attacks again may be ordered humanely destroyed. All biting dogs must be quarantined for 10 days regardless of vaccination status.
Non-compliance with potentially dangerous dog order: criminal charges under N.J.S.A. 4:19-23.
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