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NJ S3277
Bill
Status
5/16/2024
Primary Sponsor
Troy Singleton
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AI Summary
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Excess funds from municipal dog licensing special accounts must be transferred to county prosecutor's offices at the end of each fiscal year, with 40% retained by prosecutors and 60% distributed equally among municipalities in the county
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Excess funds from the state dog registration trust fund must be transferred to the Superintendent of State Police, with 40% going to State Police, 50% distributed to county and municipal humane law enforcement officers, and 10% to the Police Training Commission
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Transferred funds must be used exclusively for enforcing animal cruelty laws, including investigating and prosecuting offenses and performing necropsies on deceased animals
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Funds transferred to the Police Training Commission must support training for humane law enforcement officers throughout the state
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Amends existing law regarding the special accounts established for dog license fees and registration tag fees under P.L.1941, c.151
Legislative Description
Requires transfer of certain excess animal control funds to prosecutors, municipalities, police departments, and Police Training Commission for enforcement of animal cruelty laws and training humane law enforcement officers.
Budget and Appropriations
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
10/10/2024