Establishes disorderly persons offense for dog owner who fails to remain at scene and provide certain information when dog injures a person.
S 540 requires dog owners to stay at the scene and provide their name, address, and contact information to anyone injured by their dog in their presence. If a dog owner fails to comply, they face a disorderly persons offense punishable by a $500-$1,000 fine, up to six months in jail, or both. This bill directly affects dog owners whose pets cause injuries, creating a clear legal obligation to remain and share details after an incident.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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Jon Bramnick
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