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NJ A1456

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Robert Karabinchak

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all pet groomers in New Jersey to be licensed by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, with applicants needing to be at least 18 years old, of good moral character, and pass both written and practical examinations

  • Mandates that businesses offering pet grooming services register with the board and maintain proof of general liability insurance or a letter of credit

  • Establishes facility requirements including separate caging for pets not being groomed, adequate water supply, sufficient lighting, sanitary conditions, and prohibition of drying cages

  • Requires pet grooming businesses to install 24/7 surveillance cameras throughout all interior and exterior areas, with footage retained for at least 60 days

  • Mandates annual submission of pet incident files to the board documenting injuries requiring veterinary contact, severe illnesses, deaths, and escapes

Legislative Description

Requires licensing of pet groomers and registration of certain other businesses; establishes certain licensing and operating requirements.

Regulated Professions

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Regulated Professions1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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