A 1212 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Creates New Jersey Dog Trainer Licensure Board.

This bill creates the New Jersey Dog Trainer Licensure Board within the Division of Consumer Affairs to regulate professional dog training services. It requires dog trainers who provide training for compensation to obtain a license or provisional permit, with requirements including holding certification from an approved program, being at least 18 years old, and demonstrating good professional character. The board will establish rules for licensing, including requiring compliance with standards that prohibit harsh training methods, and will handle disciplinary actions for violations of the law. Exemptions include military K-9 training, law enforcement K-9 training, and services provided by kennel clubs to members under specific conditions. The board will consist of nine members with specific professional backgrounds and will set fees for licensing and renewal.
Tags: Licensing
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee
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