New Jersey § 4:22-17
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 4:22-17, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4:22-17.
a. A violation of section 2, 4, or 5 of this act 1 shall constitute failure to provide necessary care pursuant to R.S.4:22-17 and R.S.4:22-26 , and a violator shall be subject to the applicable penalties set forth in those sections. b. A person who violates section 3 of this act 2 shall be subject to: (1) for a first offense, at the discretion of the court, a fine of $100; and (2) for a second offense, at the discretion of the court, a fine of $200. For a third or subsequent offense, the offense shall constitute failure to provide
necessary care pursuant to R.S.4:22-17 and R.S.4:22-26 , and a violator shall be subject to the applicable penalties set forth in those sections. c. Beginning on the fourth day after the date of issuance of a summons for a violation
pursuant to section 7 of this act, 3 each 30-day period that the owner or other person with custody or control of the
dog, domestic companion animal, or service animal is still in possession of the animal
and fails to comply with the requirements of this act shall constitute a separate
offense. d. A court may, in its discretion, waive or reduce the amount of any fine imposed
for any violation of this act upon the violator demonstrating compliance with this
act in the manner as may be prescribed by the court. 1
N.J.S.A. § 4:22-17.2, 4:22-17.4, or 4:22-17.5. 2
N.J.S.A. § 4:22-17.3. 3
N.J.S.A. § 4:22-17.7.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 4:22-17
What does New Jersey Statutes § 4:22-17 cover?
Section 4:22-17 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.
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