"Chloe's Pet Access Law"; permits dogs in outdoor seating areas of restaurants under certain circumstances; codifies current requirements concerning live animals in food establishments.

This bill, "Chloe's Pet Access Law" (A3023), permits dogs in the outdoor dining areas of restaurants under specific conditions. It directly affects restaurants with outdoor seating that choose to allow pets, requiring them to provide a separate entrance, keep dogs leashed or in carriers, and prevent contact between pets and food service staff or surfaces. Key provisions include banning dogs from seats, requiring single-use water containers, mandating clean-up of contamination, and ensuring compliance with local sanitation rules. The law codifies existing New Jersey Administrative Code requirements for live animals in food establishments, making current practices official.