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  • Bill – 2024001 – CLINTON, NJ TOWN COUNCIL

    Summary:

    Ordinance No. 24-01 amends Chapter 64 (Dogs & Other Animals), Section 64-3 (Pet Shops, Kennels, Shelters and Pounds) of Clinton, NJ Town Code by adding a new Subsection 64-3.1-1 to prohibit the retail sale of dogs or cats in town pet stores.

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  • Bill – 2023001 – KINNELON, NJ BOROUGH COUNCIL

    Summary:

    Ordinance No. 07-2023 amends Chapter 110 (Dogs and Other Animals), Article I (Licensing, Registration & Control) of the Borough of Kinnelon, NJ Code by adding a new Section 110-14 (Commercial Establishments; Sale of Dogs or Cats) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs or cats in borough commercial establishments.

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  • Bill – 2023002 – MAHWAH, NJ TOWNSHIP COUNCIL

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    Ordinance No. 2010 amends Chapter 5 (Animal Control) of Mahwah, NJ Township Code by adding a new Section 5-8 (Sale of Dogs and Cats Prohibited by Pet Shops) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats in township pet shops.

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