New Jersey § 45:16-15
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:16-15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45:16-15.
A veterinarian or boarding kennel may elect the humane disposal of an unretrieved
animal no sooner than 4 days after the owner or agent thereof has signed or refused
to sign for the receipt of a certified letter from the veterinarian or boarding kennel
owner indicating intent to humanely dispose of the animal, which letter shall be sent
to the owner's or agent's last known address. In the event the owner cannot be notified by certified mail, return receipt requested,
the veterinarian or boarding kennel owner may elect humane disposal any time after
4 days following return of the certified mail receipt. The veterinarian or boarding kennel manager shall keep an accurate record of the
date and method of disposal and the name, address and telephone number of the person
or shelter receiving the animal.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:16-15
What does New Jersey Statutes § 45:16-15 cover?
Section 45:16-15 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 § 45:16-15?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 45:16-15" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 45:16-15 apply to my situation?
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