1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
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Passaic County, NJ does not enforce a countywide residential dog leash ordinance. Under N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.1 et seq. (NJ dog licensing and rabies control law), each of the 16 Passaic municipalities licenses dogs and enforces leash and at-large rules. Wayne Township Code Chapter 68 requires dogs to be on a leash no longer than 6 feet when off the owner's property. Paterson, Clifton, and Passaic City have their own animal control divisions enforcing similar leash rules. All dogs 7 months and older must be licensed annually with proof of current rabies vaccination through the municipality of residence. The Passaic County SPCA assists with cruelty enforcement.
1 cities in Passaic County have their own animal ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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