Fort Lee requires dogs to be leashed and under owner control whenever off the owner's property, with waste cleanup duties and licensing obligations enforced by the borough's animal control program.
Under Fort Lee's animal control chapter, dogs running at large are prohibited and must be restrained on a leash held by a person able to control the animal. Owners must also remove and properly dispose of pet waste from public sidewalks, parks, and neighbors' property. New Jersey state law (N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.1 et seq.) requires annual licensing and rabies vaccination, which Fort Lee enforces through its borough clerk. Off-leash use is limited to designated areas if any exist.
Loose-dog and pooper-scooper violations typically draw fines starting around $50 to $100 for first offenses, escalating with repeat violations and impoundment of the animal.
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