New Jersey § 4:19a-12
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 4:19a-12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4:19a-12.
a. Any person submitting a dog or cat for spaying or neutering pursuant to this pilot
program shall sign a consent form certifying that the person is the owner of the dog
or cat or is authorized to present the dog or cat for the above operation. b. The commissioner shall establish a return date by which a person submitting an
animal for spaying or neutering shall retrieve the animal. c. Failure to retrieve the animal shall subject the person to liability for the cost
of board and care of the animal for the period of time the animal is kept at the clinic
beyond the return date. d. Failure to retrieve the animal within 15 days of the return date established pursuant
to subsection c. of this section shall be deemed abandonment and the pilot clinic
may seek to have the animal adopted or may transfer the animal to a shelter for adoption.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 4:19a-12
What does New Jersey Statutes § 4:19a-12 cover?
Section 4:19a-12 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 § 4:19a-12?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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