New Jersey § 4:19-17
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 4:19-17, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4:19-17.
The Legislature finds and declares that certain dogs are an increasingly serious and
widespread threat to the safety and welfare of citizens of this State by virtue of
their unprovoked attacks on, and associated injury to, individuals and other animals;
that these attacks are in part attributable to the failure of owners to confine and
properly train and control these dogs; that existing laws at the local level inadequately
address this problem; and that it is therefore appropriate and necessary to impose
a uniform set of State requirements on the owners of vicious or potentially dangerous
dogs.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 4:19-17
What does New Jersey Statutes § 4:19-17 cover?
Section 4:19-17 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 § 4:19-17?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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