New Jersey § 45:16-14
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:16-14, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45:16-14.
As used in this act: “ Unretrieved animal ” means an animal placed for confined treatment or boarding by its owner or an agent
thereof in the care and custody of a veterinarian or boarding kennel, which animal
is not retrieved by the owner or agent thereof from the veterinarian within 72 hours
of being notified in any manner that the confined treatment is completed or from the
boarding kennel within 72 hours of the last day the animal was to be boarded. “ Humane disposal ” means euthanasia by or under the direct supervision of a veterinarian or placement
in a suitable home or animal shelter which shall not include any home or shelter which
engages in animal experimentation or, by sale or otherwise, makes animals available
for the purpose of animal experimentation. Humane disposal shall not include hypoxia induced by decompression or in any other
manner or the administration of a lethal gas other than an inhalant anesthetic.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:16-14
What does New Jersey Statutes § 45:16-14 cover?
Section 45:16-14 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 45:16-14?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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