New Jersey § 4:19-15
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 4:19-15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4:19-15.
The governing body of a municipality shall, within three years of the effective date
of P.L.1983, c. 525, appoint a certified animal control officer who shall be responsible
for animal control within the jurisdiction of the municipality and who shall enforce
and abide by the provisions of section 16 of P.L.1941, c. 151 ( C.4:19-15.16 ). The governing body shall not appoint a certified animal control officer, shall not
contract for animal control services with any company that employs a certified animal
control officer, and shall revoke the appointment of a certified animal control officer,
who has been convicted of, or found civilly liable for, a violation of any provision
of chapter 22 of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes or whose name is on the list or any
revision thereto established and provided by the Commissioner of Health pursuant to
subsection c. of section 3 of P.L.1983, c. 525 ( C.4:19-15.16a ). The governing body shall, within 30 days after receipt thereof, review any such
list or revision thereto received by the municipality and shall, within that 30-day
period, take action accordingly as required pursuant to this section. The governing body may authorize the certified animal control officer to serve concurrently as a municipal humane law enforcement officer pursuant to subsection
c. of section 25 or subsection e. of section 26 of P.L.2017, c. 331 ( C.4:22-14.1 or C.4:22-14.2 ) .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 4:19-15
What does New Jersey Statutes § 4:19-15 cover?
Section 4:19-15 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.
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