New Jersey § 4:19-28
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 4:19-28, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4:19-28.
The owner of a potentially dangerous dog shall: a. comply with the provisions of P.L.1989, c. 307 ( C. 4:19-17 et seq. ) in accordance with a schedule established by the municipal court, but in no case
more than 60 days subsequent to the date of determination; b. notify the licensing authority, local police department or force, and the animal
control officer if a potentially dangerous dog is at large, or has attacked a human
being or killed a domestic animal; c. notify the licensing authority, local police department or force, and the animal
control officer within 24 hours of the death, sale or donation of a potentially dangerous
dog; d. prior to selling or donating the dog, inform the prospective owner that the dog
has been declared potentially dangerous; e. upon the sale or donation of the dog to a person residing in a different municipality,
notify the department and the licensing authority, police department or force, and
animal control officer of that municipality of the transfer of ownership and the name,
address and telephone of the new owner; and f. in addition to any license fee required pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1941, c. 151
( C. 4:19-15.3 ), pay a potentially dangerous dog license fee to the municipality as provided by
section 15 of P.L.1989, c. 307 ( C. 4:19-31 ).
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 4:19-28
What does New Jersey Statutes § 4:19-28 cover?
Section 4:19-28 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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