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Brick, NJ Animal Ordinances: Exotic Pets (2026)

Heavy Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Banned
Lions, tigers, large wild mammals/reptiles
Citation
§ 98-28, Class I animals prohibited
Definition
§ 98-26 defines Class I animals
Exempt
Domestic cats and dogs only

Summary

Brick Township bans keeping any Class I animal, lions, tigers, or other large undomesticated mammals and reptiles, as pets anywhere in the township, with no permit or exception available under the animal-keeping ordinance.

CLASS I: AN ANIMAL OF CLASS I A lion, tiger or any other animal of large size belonging to the biological order of Carnivora or any other undomesticated mammal or reptile of large size. ... § 98-28. Keeping of Class I animals prohibited. No animal of Class I shall be kept or maintained in the Township of Brick.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4577344; v53 updated 2025-12-09; through 12-09-2025).

Full Breakdown

Township Code § 98-28 flatly forbids keeping or maintaining any Class I animal in Brick Township. Class I, defined at § 98-26, covers lions, tigers, and 'any other undomesticated mammal or reptile of large size,' plus any large member of the biological order Carnivora. Domestic cats and dogs are expressly excluded from all animal classes under § 98-27. Unlike Class II or III animals, which may be kept with shelter, enclosure-size, and setback requirements, Class I animals get no such pathway: the keeping is banned outright, with violations punishable under the Chapter 1, § 1-15 general penalty referenced in § 98-36.

Violations & Fines

Keeping a Class I animal violates § 98-28; § 98-36 makes any violation of the article punishable under Chapter 1, § 1-15's general penalty, for each offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Brick Township residents keep a pet tiger or other big cat?
No. Brick Township Code § 98-28 prohibits keeping any Class I animal, lions, tigers, or other large undomesticated mammals and reptiles, anywhere in the township, with no exception or permit process available.
Are small pet reptiles or snakes restricted in Brick Township?
No. Only large undomesticated reptiles fall under the Class I ban in § 98-26; typical small pet reptiles aren't classified as Class I animals and aren't restricted by this ordinance.
What happens if someone keeps a banned Class I animal in Brick Township?
Violating § 98-28 is punishable under § 98-36's reference to the Chapter 1, § 1-15 general penalty for each offense.

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