Burlington County does not set a countywide leash law. In New Jersey, leash and running-at-large rules are municipal ordinances adopted under home-rule authority. Every town in the county has its own leash rule, and county parks post their own leash requirements for park visitors.
New Jersey has no statewide leash statute; each municipality writes its own leash and running-at-large ordinance, and the county itself does not zone or set a general leash law. Animal control in Burlington County is handled municipality-by-municipality, with most towns contracting to providers like New Jersey Animal Control (the county maintains an "Animal Control by Municipality" directory). Typical local rules require dogs to be leashed (commonly 6 feet or less) and under the control of a responsible person whenever off the owner's property, and bar dogs from running at large on streets, parks, and public places. Burlington County Parks post leash requirements for their trails and grounds. Check your specific municipality's code (often on eCode360 or General Code) for the
Set by each municipality; running at large is typically a municipal ordinance violation with fines and possible impoundment. County parks may eject or fine visitors whose dogs are off-leash.
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