Union City requires dogs to be leashed in all public areas under its animal control ordinances and NJ state law (N.J.S.A. 4:19-15). Dogs running at large are subject to impoundment. All dogs must be licensed annually. Union City's extreme density requires strict leash compliance.
Union City's animal control provisions and NJ state law (N.J.S.A. 4:19-15 et seq.) require dogs to be controlled by a leash in all public areas. Dogs at large are subject to impoundment by Union City Animal Control. Under N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.1, all dogs 7 months or older must be licensed annually with proof of current rabies vaccination. Strays must be held at a licensed shelter for 7 days. Dogs that bite must be quarantined for 10 days. Pet waste cleanup is required; failure to comply results in fines. Contact Union City Code Enforcement at (201) 348-5706 for animal complaints.
Off-leash dog: fine under animal control ordinance. Dog at large: impoundment. Unlicensed dog: fine. Failure to clean up waste: fine.
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