N.J. Admin. Code § 7:25-4.15

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 7:25-4.15 - Protection of animal and welfare of public

(a) Individuals applying for a permit to possess endangered wildlife species must supply a written description of the housing and caging facilities for the species requested. A summary must be submitted of a continuous feed source available for the specific diet of the animals. Department personnel will inspect the completed facilities and determine if the facilities are suitable for the animal. Facilities must be constructed to prevent the possible escape of the animal.

(b) The housing facilities must be constructed to prevent public access to and contact with the animal, including all animals used for exhibition purposes. The animal may not be kept as a pet, for hobby purposes or in situations which, in the judgment of the Department, could adversely affect or provide no net benefit to the health of the animal or the welfare of the species. The individual must demonstrate to the satisfaction of Division personnel that the security of the housing and caging facilities protects the animal and the public.

(c) Qualified veterinarian service must be readily available to the animal at all times.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:25-4.15

R.1977 d.39, effective 2/22/1977.
See: 8 New Jersey Register 175(a), 9 New Jersey Register 118(c).
Amended by R.1984 d.132, effective 4/16/1984.
See: 16 New Jersey Register 97(b), 16 New Jersey Register 889(a).
Section recodified from 7:25-11.3.
Amended by R.1995 d.48, effective 1/17/1995.
See: 26 New Jersey Register 1040(a), 27 New Jersey Register 329(a).