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Animals Cresskill, New Jersey

You cannot let your pet cat outside unless it is wearing three bells.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

A quirky local ordinance requires that all domestic cats wear exactly three bells on their collars when roaming freely outdoors. The law was championed by a local bird-watching society in the mid-20th century to give wild songbirds ample auditory warning of approaching feline predators.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Cresskill Borough Code ยง 83-11
Where to look:

Cresskill Animal Control Ordinances

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