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NJ Rev Stat § 4:22-19.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22-19.4 - Penalty

4:22-19.4. Penalty  A person who violates this act shall be subject to a penalty of $25.00 for the first offense and $50.00 for each subsequent offense, to be collected in a civil action by a summary proceeding under "the penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S. 2A:58-1 et seq.). Each animal destroyed in violation of this act shall constitute a separate offense. The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction to enforce "the penalty enforcement law."  L. 1988, c. 160, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:22-20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22-20 - Abandoning disabled animal to die in public place; disorderly persons offense

4:22-20. Abandoning disabled animal to die in public place; disorderly persons offense  4:22-20. a. A person who shall abandon a maimed, sick, infirm or disabled animal or creature to die in a public place, shall be guilty of a disorderly persons offense.  b. A person who shall abandon a domesticated animal shall be guilty of a disorderly persons offense. The violator shall be subject to the maximum $1,000 penalty.  Amended 1977,c.229,s.1; 1986,c.176; 1991,c.108,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:22-21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22-21 - Offering for sale horse unfit for work; disorderly persons.

4:22-21 Offering for sale horse unfit for work; disorderly persons.  4:22-21. A person who shall receive or offer for sale a horse that is suffering from abuse or neglect, or which by reason of disability, disease, abuse or lameness, or for any other cause, could not be worked, ridden or otherwise used for show, exhibition, or recreational purposes, or kept as a domestic pet without violating the provisions of this article or any law of this State relating to cruelty to animals shall be guilty of a disorderly persons offense. Amended 1995, c.355, s.4; 1998, c.105, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:22-22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22-22 - Offering diseased animal for sale; crime of fourth degree

4:22-22. Offering diseased animal for sale; crime of fourth degree  4:22-22. A person who shall: a. Willfully sell, or offer to sell, use, expose, or cause or permit to be sold or offered for sale, used or exposed, any horse or other animal having the disease known as glanders or farcy, or other contagious or infectious disease dangerous to the health or life of human beings or animals; or b. When any such disease is beyond recovery, refuse upon demand to deprive any such animal of life-- Shall be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. Amended 1995,c.355,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:22-23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22-23 - Use of bird as target; disorderly persons offense, $25 fine.

4:22-23 Use of bird as target; disorderly persons offense, $25 fine.  4:22-23. A person who shall: a. Use a live pigeon, fowl or other bird for the purpose of a target, or to be shot at either for amusement or as a test of skill in marksmanship; b. Shoot at a bird used as described in subsection a. of this section, or is a party to such shooting; or c. Lease a building, room, field or premises, or knowingly permit the use thereof for the purpose of such shooting-- Shall be guilty of a disorderly persons offense, and shall, in addition to any penalty assessed therefor, be fined $25 for each bird shot at or killed in violation of this section. This section shall not apply to the shooting of game. Amended 1995, c.355, s.6; 2003, c.232, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:22-24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22-24 - Animal fighting crimes; definitions.

4:22-24 Animal fighting crimes; definitions.  4:22-24. a. A person who shall: (1) Keep, use, be connected with or interested in the management of, or receive money for the admission of a person to, a place kept or used for the purpose of fighting or baiting a living animal or creature; (2) Be present and witness, pay admission to, encourage or assist therein; (3) Permit or suffer a place owned or controlled by him to be so used; (4) For amusement or gain, cause, allow, or permit the fighting or baiting of a living animal or creature; (5) Own, possess, keep, train, promote, purchase, or knowingly sell a living animal or creature for the purpose of fighting or baiting that animal or creature;  (6) Gamble on the outcome of a fight involving a living animal or creature ; or (7) Own, possess, buy, sell, transfer, or manufacture animal fighting paraphernalia for the purpose of engaging in or otherwise promoting or facilitating the fighting or baiting of a living animal or creature -- Shall be guilty of a crime of the third degree. b. In determining whether an object is animal fighting paraphernalia, a tryer of fact may consider: (1) the proximity of the object in time and space to any violation of this section; (2) direct circumstantial evidence of intent of the person to deliver the object to any person whom the person in possession of the object knows, or should reasonably know, intends to use the object to violate this section; (3) oral or written instructions concerning its use provided with, or found in the vicinity of, the object; (4) descriptive materials accompanying the object which explain or depicts its use; and (5) any other relevant factors. c. For the purposes of this section: "Animal fighting paraphernalia" means equipment, products, implements, and materials of any kind that are used, intended for use, or designed for use in the training, preparation, or conditioning of an animal for fighting, or in furtherance of animal fighting, and includes, but is not limited to, the following: breaking sticks, cat mills, treadmills, fighting pits, springpoles, veterinary medicine without a prescription therefor, treatment supplies, gaffs, slashers, heels, or any other sharp implement designed to be attached in place of the natural spur of a rooster, cock, or game fowl. "Bait" means to attack with violence, to provoke, or to harass an animal with one or more animals for the purpose of training the animal for, or to cause an animal to engage in, a fight with or among other animals. amended 1989, c.35, s.1; 2015, c.85, s.4; 2019, c.223, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:22-24.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22-24.1 - "Trunk fighting," defined, third degree crime.

4:22-24.1 "Trunk fighting," defined, third degree crime.  1. a. In addition to the provisions of R.S.4:22-24, it shall be unlawful to engage in, facilitate, or provide the means to engage in, trunk fighting. For the purposes of this section, "trunk fighting" means the practice of enclosing two or more animals in the trunk or any part of a motor vehicle for the purpose of the animals attacking each other, and possibly fighting until one or more of the animals are dead. b. A violation of subsection a. of this section shall be a crime of the third degree. L.2021, c.83, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:22-25.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22-25.1 - Motorist hitting domestic animal to stop; report.

4:22-25.1 Motorist hitting domestic animal to stop; report.  1. Each person operating a motor vehicle who shall knowingly hit, run over, or cause injury to a cat, dog, horse, or cattle shall stop at once, ascertain the extent of injury, report to the nearest police station, police officer, municipal humane law enforcement officer, chief humane law enforcement officer, or humane law enforcement officer of a county society for the prevention of cruelty to animals and give his name, address, operator's license and registration number, and also give the location of the injured animal. L.1939, c.315, s.1; amended 1968, c.39; 2017, c.331, s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:22-25.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22-25.2 - Violations; petty disorderly persons offense

4:22-25.2. Violations; petty disorderly persons offense  2. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of section 1 of P.L.1939, c.315 (C.4:22-25.1) shall be guilty of a petty disorderly persons offense. L.1939,c.315,s.2; amended 1953,c.5,s.62; 1995,c.355,s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:22-25.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22-25.3 - Sale, barter of products made from dog or cat fur; prohibited

4:22-25.3. Sale, barter of products made from dog or cat fur; prohibited  1. Any person who sells, barters, or offers for sale or barter, at wholesale or retail, the fur or hair of a domestic dog or cat or any product made in whole or in part from the fur or hair of a domestic dog or cat commits a crime of the fourth degree, provided that the person knew or reasonably should have known that the fur or hair was from a domestic dog or cat or that the product was made in whole or in part from the fur or hair of a domestic dog or cat. This section shall not apply to the sale or barter, or offering for sale or barter, of the fur or hair of a domestic dog or cat cut at a commercial grooming establishment or at a veterinary office or clinic or for scientific research purposes. As used in this section, "domestic dog or cat" means a dog (Canis familiaris) or cat (Felis catus or Felis domesticus) that is generally recognized in the United States as being a household pet and shall not include coyote, fox, lynx, bobcat, or any other wild canine or feline species. L.1999,c.307,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:22-25.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22-25.4 - Sale, barter of dog or cat flesh or products for human consumption; disorderly persons offense

4:22-25.4. Sale, barter of dog or cat flesh or products for human consumption; disorderly persons offense  2. Any person who sells, barters, or offers for sale or barter, at wholesale or retail, for human consumption, the flesh of a domestic dog or cat or any product made in whole or in part from the flesh of a domestic dog or cat commits a disorderly persons offense, provided that the person knew or reasonably should have known that the flesh was from a domestic dog or cat or the product was made in whole or in part from the flesh of a domestic dog or cat. Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes to the contrary, any person found guilty of violating this section shall be subject to a fine of not less than $100 and a term of imprisonment of not less than 30 days. As used in this section, "domestic dog or cat" means a dog (Canis familiaris) or cat (Felis catus or Felis domesticus) that is generally recognized in the United States as being a household pet and shall not include coyote, fox, lynx, bobcat, or any other wild canine or feline species. L.1999,c.307,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:22-25.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22-25.5 - Slaughter, transport of horses for human consumption; disorderly persons offense.

4:22-25.5 Slaughter, transport of horses for human consumption; disorderly persons offense.  1. a. Any person who knowingly slaughters a horse for human consumption commits a disorderly persons offense. b. Any person who sells, barters, or offers for sale or barter, at wholesale or retail, for human consumption, the flesh of a horse or any product made in whole or in part from the flesh of a horse commits a disorderly persons offense, provided that the person knew or reasonably should have known that the flesh was from a horse, or that the product was made in whole or in part from the flesh of a horse. c. Any person who knowingly transports a horse for the purpose of slaughter for human consumption, or who knowingly transports horsemeat, or any product made in whole or in part from the flesh of a horse, for the purpose of human consumption, commits a disorderly persons offense. d. Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes to the contrary, any person found guilty of violating this section shall be subject to a fine of not less than $100 and a term of imprisonment of not less than 30 days. e. Nothing in this section shall be construed to impose liability on a newspaper that inadvertently, unintentionally, or unknowingly accepts or publishes advertising that includes the offering for sale, trade, or distribution of any item in violation of any provision of this section. However, if a newspaper knowingly accepts or publishes advertising that includes the offering for sale, trade, or distribution any such item, the newspaper shall be in violation of the applicable provisions of this section. L.2012, c.52, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:22-26.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22-26.1 - Confiscation, forfeiture of animal.

4:22-26.1 Confiscation, forfeiture of animal.  1. A certified animal control officer, municipal humane law enforcement officer, humane law enforcement officer of a county society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, chief humane law enforcement officer, or animal cruelty prosecutor designated pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection a. of section 28 of P.L.2017, c.331 (C.4:22-14.4) may petition a court of competent jurisdiction to have any animal confiscated and forfeited that is owned or possessed by a person at the time the person is found to be guilty of violating R.S.4:22-17, R.S.4:22-18, R.S.4:22-19, R.S.4:22-20 or R.S.4:22-23. Upon a finding that the continued possession by that person poses a threat to the animal's welfare, the court may, in addition to any other penalty that may be imposed for a violation of R.S.4:22-17, R.S.4:22-18, R.S.4:22-19, R.S.4:22-20 or R.S.4:22-23, adjudge an animal forfeited for such disposition as the court deems appropriate. L.1995, c.255, s.1; amended 2017, c.331, s.14.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:22-28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22-28 - Civil, criminal actions separate.

4:22-28 Civil, criminal actions separate.  4:22-28. The indictment of a person under the provisions of this article, or the holding of a person to bail to await the action of a grand jury or court, shall not in any way relieve that person from liability to be sued for the appropriate penalties under R.S.4:22-26. Amended 1953, c.5, s.65; 1989, c.35, s.3; 2003, c.232, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:22-29 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22-29 - Jurisdiction for action for penalty.

4:22-29 Jurisdiction for action for penalty.  4:22-29. The action for the penalty prescribed in R.S.4:22-26 shall be brought: a. In the Superior Court; or b. In a municipal court of the municipality wherein the defendant resides or where the offense was committed. Amended 1953, c.5, s.66; 1991, c.91, s.176; 2003, c.232, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:22-32 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22-32 - Enforcement and collection of penalties; warrant.

4:22-32 Enforcement and collection of penalties; warrant.  4:22-32. Penalties for violations of R.S.4:22-26 shall be enforced and collected in a summary manner under the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). A warrant may issue when the defendant is temporarily within the jurisdiction of the court, but not residing therein; or when the defendant is likely to evade judgment by removal therefrom; or when the defendant's name or residence is unknown. Amended 1953, c.5, s.69; 2003, c.232, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:22-33 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22-33 - Security for appearance where defendant nonresident or desires continuance

4:22-33. Security for appearance where defendant nonresident or desires continuance  Where a defendant is a nonresident of the county in which the alleged offense was committed, or where a defendant desires an adjournment or continuance of the hearing, the court before whom the complaint has been made may, in its discretion, require the defendant to furnish security in an amount not exceeding two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for his appearance at the hearing. Amended by L.1953, c. 5, p. 51, s. 70.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:22-44 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22-44 - Arrests with, without warrant.

4:22-44 Arrests with, without warrant.  4:22-44. Any municipal humane law enforcement officer, chief humane law enforcement officer, humane law enforcement officer of a county society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, sheriff, undersheriff, constable, or police officer may: a. Make arrests for violations of article 2 of chapter 22 of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes; and b. Arrest without warrant any person found violating the provisions of article 2 of chapter 22 of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes in the presence of such humane law enforcement officer, sheriff, undersheriff, constable, or police officer. amended 1953, c.5, s.80; 1997, c.247, s.4; 2005, c.372, s.17; 2017, c.331, s.15.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:22-45 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22-45 - Notice to county prosecutor, designee.

4:22-45 Notice to county prosecutor, designee.  4:22-45. Where an arrest is made for a violation of subsection c. of R.S.4:22-17 by a constable, sheriff, undersheriff, police officer, municipal humane law enforcement officer, chief humane law enforcement officer, or humane law enforcement officer of a county society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, the officer shall give notice to the county prosecutor, or designee of the county prosecutor, at once, whereupon the county prosecutor, or designee of the county prosecutor, shall determine whether the offense should be handled in the Superior Court or in municipal court. amended 1997, c.247, s.5; 2017, c.331, s.16.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:22-46 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22-46 - Search warrants; issuance

4:22-46. Search warrants; issuance  Any court having jurisdiction of violations of the law in relation to cruelty to animals may issue search warrants to enter and search buildings or places wherein it is reasonably believed that such law is being violated. Amended by L.1953, c. 5, p. 52, s. 81.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:22-47 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22-47 - Warrantless arrest for fighting or baiting offenses.

4:22-47 Warrantless arrest for fighting or baiting offenses.  4:22-47. A sheriff, undersheriff, constable, police officer, municipal humane law enforcement officer, chief humane law enforcement officer, or humane law enforcement officer of a county society for the prevention of cruelty to animals may enter any building or place where there is an exhibition of the fighting or baiting of a living animal or creature, where preparations are being made for such an exhibition, or where a violation otherwise of R.S.4:22-24 is occurring, arrest without warrant all persons there present, and take possession of all living animals or creatures engaged in fighting or there found and all implements or appliances used or to be used in such exhibition. amended 1989, c.35, s.4; 1997, c.247, s.6; 2005, c.372, s.18; 2017, c.331, s.17.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:22-48 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22-48 - Forfeiture, sale of seized animals

4:22-48. Forfeiture, sale of seized animals  4:22-48. The person seizing animals, creatures, implements or appliances as authorized in section 4:22-47 of this Title, shall, within 24 hours thereafter, apply to a court of competent jurisdiction to have the same forfeited and sold.  If, upon the hearing of the application, it is found and adjudged that at the time of the seizure the animals, creatures, implements or appliances were engaged or used in violation of section 4:22-47 or paragraphs "e," "f," "g," "u," "v," or "w" of section 4:22-26 of this Title, or were owned, possessed or kept with the intent that they should be so engaged or used, they shall be adjudged forfeited, and the court shall order the same sold in such manner as it shall deem proper, and after deducting the costs and expenses, shall dispose of the proceeds as provided in section 4:22-55 of this Title.  A bird or animal found or adjudged to be of no use or value may be liberated or disposed of as directed by the court.  The costs of sheltering, caring for, treating, and if necessary, destroying an animal or creature, including veterinary expenses therefor, until the animal or creature is adjudged forfeited and sold, liberated, or disposed of pursuant to this section shall be borne by the owner of the animal or creature.  A creature or property which is adjudged not forfeited shall be returned to the owner, and the person making the seizure shall pay all costs and expenses thereof.  Amended 1953, c.5, s.82; 1989,c.35,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:22-48.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22-48.1 - Owner to bear expenses

4:22-48.1. Owner to bear expenses  a. A person authorized to take possession of a living animal or creature pursuant to R.S. 4:22-47 may provide such shelter, care, and treatment therefor, including veterinary care and treatment, that is reasonably necessary, the costs of which shall be borne by the owner of the seized animal or creature.  b. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 4:22-48 to the contrary, a person seizing a living animal or creature pursuant to R.S. 4:22-47 may destroy it before it is adjudged forfeited if the animal or creature is thought to be beyond reasonable hope of recovery, the cost of which destruction shall be borne by the owner of the seized animal or creature. A person destroying an animal or creature pursuant to the authority of this subsection shall not be liable therefor to the owner of the animal or creature.  L. 1989, c. 35, s. 6.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:22-48.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22-48.2 - Owner of confiscated animal responsible for certain costs.

4:22-48.2 Owner of confiscated animal responsible for certain costs.  1. The costs of sheltering, caring for, or treating any animal that has been confiscated from a person arrested pursuant to the provisions of R.S.4:22-47 by a municipal humane law enforcement officer, a chief humane law enforcement officer, a humane law enforcement officer of a county society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, or any other person authorized to make an arrest pursuant to article 2 of chapter 22 of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes, until the animal is adjudged forfeited or until the animal is returned to the owner, shall be borne by the owner of the animal. L.1997, c.121, s.1; amended 2017, c.331, s.18.
NJ Rev Stat § 4:22-50 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Agriculture and Domestic Animals|Section 4:22-50 - Care of animal when person in charge arrested

4:22-50. Care of animal when person in charge arrested  When a person arrested under the provisions of this article, is in charge of an animal at the time of the arrest, with or without a vehicle attached, and there is no one then present, other than the person arrested, to take charge of the property as owner or employee, the person making the arrest may take charge thereof or request a proper person to do so. The person making the arrest shall promptly notify the owner of the taking of the property and its place of custody, either in person, by telephone or by mailing a notice to his last known post-office address, and a person in charge of the property at the time of the arrest, with permission of the owner, shall be deemed the agent of the owner to receive such notice.