S.462

Requires all pet shops, grooming facilities, and pet daycares to install and maintain video monitoring systems.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S462 mandates video monitoring systems in pet shops, grooming facilities, and pet daycares.

New Jersey S462 requires all pet shops, grooming facilities, and pet daycares to install and maintain video monitoring systems in areas where animals are housed, groomed, or handled. These video monitoring systems must continuously record activity and store footage for at least 30 days. Owners or operators must make these recordings available to state departments or law enforcement agencies upon request. Facilities found in violation face civil penalties of up to $500 for a first offense and up to $1,000 for each subsequent offense.

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Economic Growth Committee
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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee