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Office Hours:Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.Overview:The Toms River Health Department issues various licenses including Pet Shops, Boarding Kennels, Shelters, residential pet licenses, vending machines, public swimming pools and Retail Food Establishments. . Resources:Frequently Asked QuestionsForms, Applications & Downloads
IMMUNIZATION PROGRAMSImmunization Programs are offered by Ocean County Health Department. Please contact the Ocean County Health Department at 732-341-9700 for flu shot clinic information and a variety of other programs or follow the link below:
ATTENTION PET OWNERSIn an effort to curb a spreading rabies epidemic and safeguard your pet, the local Board of Health requires all cat and dog owners to have their pets licensed and vaccinated against rabies and obtain a license. A door-to-door Animal Census is conducted annually, in accordance with State Law. The term for Dog licenses is January to December 31st. The cost is ten (10) dollars for a spayed/neutered dog and fifteen (15) dollars, if not spayed or neutered. A late fee of five (5) dollars plus the cost of license, begins in February and increases to ten (10) dollars plus the cost of the license in March. Late Fees are set by Ordinance and cannot be waived. Proof of a rabies vaccination that is valid through November 1st of the current licensing year and written proof of spaying or neutering, signed by the veterinarian, are required. Late fees apply to renewal licenses, not new licenses. The above regulations are established pursuant to Chapter 516 (Animals) of the “Code of the Township of Toms River, New Jersey.” Please follow the link below to Municipal Code, for more information:
Toms River Township sponsors a free Rabies Clinic each year in January. The date will be listed under the “Announcements” section each year.
PET ADOPTIONThe Toms River Township Animal Shelter is located at 2201 Whitesville Road, just north of Route 70. If you are interested in adopting a pet, please contact the Animal Shelter at 732-367-5044 or follow the link below.
DOG LICENSES
It is mandatory that all dogs age seven (7) months or older be licensed each year in our municipality. Dog Licenses must be purchased during the month of JANUARY each year. Proof of a valid rabies shot is required to obtain a license.
RABIES SHOT INFORMATIONThe pet owner must supply a rabies vaccination certificate signed by a licensed Veterinarian indicating that the animals duration of immunity extends throughout the first ten (10) months of the licensing period. Animals with a duration of immunity that expires prior to the 10-month cut-off point, must receive a booster shot in order to obtain a license. Therefore rabies shots which expire prior to November 1st of the current licensing year will not be accepted. The rabies shot must be valid until AFTER NOVEMBER 1st of the license year. Licenses may be purchased by mail or in person: If purchasing by mail: Attn: Dog Licensing Please include the following: All requests must include proper documentation* or they will be returned, as incomplete. Completed requests, with all proper documentation enclosed, must be postmarked no later than January 31st or late fees must be included with the cost of license. *All information sent to us by mail will be returned with your license. If purchasing in person: If paying in cash, please have exact amount, or you may pay by check. FEES Late Fees: $ 5.00 – From February 1st to March 1st Make all checks payable to: TOWNSHIP OF TOMS RIVER CAT LICENSESAll cats in the Township of Toms River, age seven (7) months or older must be licensed each year. Failure to do so may result in a $50.00 fine for each offense. Cat licenses must be renewed during the month of JUNE each year.
RABIES SHOTSThe pet owner must supply a rabies vaccination certificate signed by a licensed Veterinarian indicating that the duration of immunity extends throughout the first ten (10) months of the licensing period. Animals with a duration of immunity that expire prior to the 10-month cut-off point, must receive a booster prior to obtaining a license. Rabies vaccinations must be valid after APRIL 1ST of the current licensing year or they will not be accepted. Licenses can be purchased by mail or in person. If purchasing by mail: Attn: Cat Licensing Please include the following:
All mail-in requests must include a valid Rabies Certificate, if the shot on file expires prior to April 1st. Please include proper documentation* with your request or it will be returned to you as incomplete. All incomplete requests must be postmarked by JUNE 30th or late fees will apply. *All information sent to us by mail will be returned with your license. Late fees must be included along with the cost of license, if postmarked after June 30th. If purchasing in person: PLEASE BRING YOUR:
OR cash in exact amount to: Cat licensing - Health Dept. If paying in cash, please have exact amount, or you may pay by check.
FEES License Fees: JUNE 1 to JUNE 30
*Late Fees: $ 5.00 – July 1 – July 31
RETAIL FOOD-HANDLING LICENSESRetail Food Establishment licenses are issued each year, pursuant to Chapter 534 and 537 of the “Code of the Township of Toms River, NJ.” Follow link to Municipal Code, for more information: MUNICIPAL CODE-CHAPT. 534 Applications must be submitted in March of each year. There is a $50.00 application fee. All Retail food businesses, Mobile Vendors and Non-profit food vendors must be inspected by Ocean County Health Department, prior to applying for a Retail Food Establishment License. The applicant must provide: - A completed Application
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PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLSSwimming pools used by the public require a license, pursuant to Chapter 579 of the “Code of the Township of Toms River, NJ.” Please follow the link below to review these regulations and/or download the application: MUNICIPAL CODE-CHAPT. 579 FEES:
Applications can be mailed to: VENDING MACHINES
Food and beverage vending machines require a license, pursuant to Chapter 531 of the “Code of the Township of Toms River, NJ.” Please follow the link below to review these regulations and/or download application: INSERT LINK TO MUNICIPAL CODE-CHAPT. 531 The application is available in the downloads secion.
Class A: Includes any vending machine that dispenses readily perishable food, either in bulk or package, or nonalcoholic beverages in bulk. Class B: Includes any vending machine not classified as a Class A machine that dispenses nonperishable food or nonalcoholic beverages in original containers or ice.
Applications can be mailed to: Applications can be mailed, with appropriate fee, to: Attn: Vending Machines Please contact the Health Department at 732-341-1000 x 8400 for any other information.
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