New Jersey A3482, the "Better Care Dog Act," establishes a uniform system for dog leashing and fencing, and imposes criminal and civil penalties for.

The "Better Care Dog Act" mandates the Department of Health to create a uniform system for dog leashing and fencing, applicable statewide. Municipalities must adopt ordinances consistent with this system, including establishing dedicated funds for enforcement. The act imposes fines on dog owners for violations, such as allowing a dog to be off-leash in public spaces. It also establishes new criminal offenses for dog owners whose unrestrained dogs attack or injure others, and outlines civil penalties for unsafe dog care.

New Jersey A3482, the "Better Care Dog Act," establishes a uniform system for dog leashing and fencing, and imposes criminal and civil penalties for.

The "Better Care Dog Act" mandates the Department of Health to create a uniform system for dog leashing and fencing, applicable statewide. Municipalities must adopt ordinances consistent with this system, including establishing dedicated funds for enforcement. The act imposes fines on dog owners for violations, such as allowing a dog to be off-leash in public spaces. It also establishes new criminal offenses for dog owners whose unrestrained dogs attack or injure others, and outlines civil penalties for unsafe dog care.