New Jersey § 4:22-26
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 4:22-26, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4:22-26.
A certified animal control officer, municipal humane law enforcement officer, humane law enforcement officer of a county
society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, chief humane law enforcement officer,
or animal cruelty prosecutor designated pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection a.
of section 28 of P.L.2017, c. 331 ( C.4:22-14.4 ) may petition a court of competent jurisdiction to have any animal confiscated and
forfeited that is owned or possessed by a person at the time the person is found to
be guilty of violating R.S.4:22-17 , R.S.4:22-18 , R.S.4:22-19 , R.S.4:22-20 or R.S.4:22-23 . Upon a finding that the continued possession by that person poses a threat to the
animal's welfare, the court may, in addition to any other penalty that may be imposed
for a violation of R.S.4:22-17 , R.S.4:22-18 , R.S.4:22-19 , R.S.4:22-20 or R.S.4:22-23 , adjudge an animal forfeited for such disposition as the court deems appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 4:22-26
What does New Jersey Statutes § 4:22-26 cover?
Section 4:22-26 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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