New Jersey § 4:5-53
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 4:5-53, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4:5-53.
All cattle exceeding two hundred pounds in weight except those to be sold for dairy
purposes delivered to any regularly established auction market shall be plainly and
permanently marked with the letter “S” in a conspicuous place by the operators or
representatives of the auction market. Such marking shall not be construed as cruelty to animals within the meaning of
any law of this State. Cattle delivered to any regularly established auction market to be sold for dairy
purposes need not be branded, but if they were consigned to the auction market from
a point within this State they shall have been officially tested within sixty days
before the sale or shall be tuberculin tested before leaving the sale, the tuberculin
test chart to accompany the animal. Cattle consigned to the auction market from any point outside this State shall have
met all regulations concerning the importation of cattle into New Jersey as provided
in this article.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 4:5-53
What does New Jersey Statutes § 4:5-53 cover?
Section 4:5-53 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 § 4:5-53?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 4:5-53 apply to my situation?
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