N.J. Admin. Code § 2:8-5.4

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025
Section 2:8-5.4 - Keeping
(a) The rabbits' environment must provide relief from the elements, such as excessive wind, excessive temperature and excessive precipitation, that result in hyperthermia or hypothermia detrimental to the rabbits' health.
(b) Relief under (a) above can be accomplished with natural features of the environment including, but not limited to, trees, land windbreaks, overhangs or other natural weather barriers, or constructed shelters.
1. Where constructed shelters are provided, they shall:
i. Be of sufficient size to provide adequate space for each animal seeking shelter within to stand, lie down, rest, get up, move its head freely, turn around to groom itself and rest;
ii. Be structurally sound;
iii. Have a safe interior surface, reasonably free of injurious matter;
iv. Have natural or mechanical ventilation to provide air quality and maintain an environment suitable for the animals;
v. Provide an environment that supports rabbits' health;
vi. Have large enough doors and openings through which rabbits are moved to provide passage of rabbits without injury to the animal; and
vii. Be maintained at a level of repair such that they continue to fulfill the requirements of (b)1i through vi above.
(c) If enclosed yards are used to contain rabbits, the following conditions shall be met:
1. Sharp objects or debris that pose an actual threat to the rabbits' health shall be minimized to reduce the risk of injury to the rabbits.
2. If stationary objects that pose a risk of injury cannot be removed, reasonable efforts must be made to minimize contact of the rabbits with these objects by fencing off or covering the object, or through similar means.
(d) Constructed floor surfaces on which rabbits are kept must provide footing that minimizes injury to the rabbits.

N.J. Admin. Code § 2:8-5.4