New Jersey § 4:22-51
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 4:22-51, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4:22-51.
When a living animal or creature is impounded or confined as provided in section 4:22-19 of this title, and shall continue to be without necessary food and water for more
than twelve successive hours, any person may, from time to time as often as is necessary,
enter into or upon the pound in which the animal or creature is impounded or confined
and supply it with necessary food and water so long as it shall remain impounded or
confined. Such person shall not be liable to an action for such entry. The actual cost of the food, water and bedding, together with twenty per cent additional,
may be collected by such person from the owner of the animal or creature in an action
at law, together with costs, and the animal or creature shall not be exempt from levy
and sale upon an execution issued upon a judgment therefor.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 4:22-51
What does New Jersey Statutes § 4:22-51 cover?
Section 4:22-51 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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