Barking Mad: New Jersey town introduces legislation that could JAIL dog owners for up to 90 days if their pet is caught barking for more than 20 minutes at a time
Saddle River council are looking to introduce a new law to deter dog barking
The new ordinance says barking of 20 minutes or longer will be punished
Fines of $1,000 can be imparted and owners could be jailed for up to 90 days
By Luke Kenton For Dailymail.com
Published: 02:13 EST, 7 March 2019 | Updated: 03:21 EST, 7 March 2019
Saddle River council's new legislation is causing controversy among local residents
Saddle River council's new legislation is causing controversy among local residents
A town in New Jersey is looking to put an end to excessive dog parking with new legislation carrying serious jail time.
The Saddle River council are looking to pass a new law stating that dog owners can not allow their beloved pets to bark, howl or yelp for more than 20 minutes between 7 am and 10 pm, or for 15 minutes from 10 pm on-wards.
Failure to comply with the new ruling could land residents of the town with hefty fines of $1,000 or even prison sentences of up to 90 days, the council's ordinance details.
90 days of community service is also listed as a possible punishment in the document.
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