Union City has no breed-specific ban, consistent with NJ state law (N.J.S.A. 4:19-36) prohibiting blanket breed restrictions. Dogs with a bite history must be quarantined 10 days. Potentially dangerous dogs face enhanced requirements under N.J.S.A. 4:19-23.
New Jersey law (N.J.S.A. 4:19-36) prohibits municipalities from enacting breed-specific bans. Union City's animal ordinance does not include breed-specific restrictions. Any dog that bites a person must be quarantined for 10 days for rabies observation. Dogs declared potentially dangerous under N.J.S.A. 4:19-23 require: microchipping, liability insurance, proper enclosure, and muzzling when in public. A dog found potentially dangerous that attacks again can be ordered humanely destroyed. All dogs must be licensed annually.
Non-compliance with potentially dangerous dog order: criminal charges under N.J.S.A. 4:19-23. Bite victim may file civil suit.
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