Leashing is set by your municipality, not the county. Statewide, a dog running at large off the owner's premises without a registration tag may be seized. Camden County Parks require a leash no longer than six feet.
New Jersey has no single statewide leash length; each municipality adopts its own animal-control ordinance under N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.16, which authorizes seizure of dogs found off the owner's premises that appear to be strays or lack a current registration tag. On Camden County park land, all domestic animals must be restrained by a leash not exceeding six feet, and off-leash use is limited to the fenced Pooch Park in Cooper River Park (Cherry Hill). Check your town's code for sidewalk and neighborhood leash rules, which the county does not set.
Running-at-large penalties are municipal, typically $5 to $50 per N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.19; impounded dogs may be seized and redeemed for fees.
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