New Jersey § 4:22-14
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 4:22-14, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4:22-14.
A county society for the prevention of cruelty to animals which is chartered as such
as of the day prior to the date of enactment of P.L.2017, c. 331 ( C.4:22-14.1 et al.) shall, if the county society so desires, be designated as the county society
for the prevention of cruelty to animals upon enactment of P.L.2017, c. 331 ( C.4:22-14.1 et al.). If a chartered county society elects not to be so designated, or no county society
is chartered in the county, the county prosecutor shall select a non-profit corporation
that is organized to promote the interests of, and protect and care for, animals to
be designated as the county society for the prevention of cruelty to animals. The county society shall be responsible for efficiently providing or locating humane
shelter and care for any animals at the request of the county prosecutor, the county
sheriff, or a municipal humane law enforcement officer.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 4:22-14
What does New Jersey Statutes § 4:22-14 cover?
Section 4:22-14 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.
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