Allows dog owners to procure identification cards for guide or service dogs; appropriates $100,000.

This bill (A 1649) allows owners of guide or service dogs in New Jersey to obtain a free, non-expiring identification card when applying for or renewing their dog's license. The card, developed by the Department of Health, serves as official proof the dog has been trained as a guide or service dog and must be accepted by all municipalities. Owners must submit a written statement confirming the dog's training, with a $500 penalty for false claims. The bill also exempts guide/service dogs from standard licensing fees and appropriates $100,000 to fund the card program.