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Update: Enforcement of the New Jersey Animal Cruelty Statute Following Repeal of Enforcement Authority of the New Jersey Society...

As you recall, Governor Christie signed amendments to the New Jersey Animal Cruelty Statutes that repealed the long-standing authority of the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to enforce the animal...more

NJ Bill Could Impose Unwarranted Animal Forfeiture

A recent Bill, A2354, introduced in February of this year by New Jersey legislators should be on the forefront of any New Jersey animal owner’s mind. The Bill proposes amendments, bolstering existing animal cruelty statute...more

NJ Rabies Notification Requirements Properly Amended by Governor’s Veto

As previously described, NJ bill A1219 would require veterinarians or health officials to notify known pet owners prior to rabies testing of the deceased pet, which currently involves decapitation to provide maximum...more

Concerns About NJ’s Proposed Legislation Requiring Licensure Of Veterinary Technicians In The Face Of A Veterinary Workplace...

S4168, a bill introduced in the NJ Senate, would require licensure for veterinary technicians. New Jersey has not required licensure of veterinary technicians or other veterinary assistants, and the New Jersey Veterinary...more

Concerns About NJ Bill S4058 Which Amends Notification Requirements And Seizure Of Companion Animals

Recently introduced Senate bill 4058 would reintroduce third parties into the enforcement, seizure and relocation of companion animals based on alleged acts of animal cruelty after the legislature successfully ousted the...more

Rabies Testing Notification Could Be Required In New Jersey

A bill in New Jersey that would have interfered with rabies testing of domestic companion animals has been amended to remove the potentially dangerous and unneeded obstacles to timely testing...more

New Jersey Senate Bill No. 3402 Would Prohibit Veterinarians From Euthanasia Of Animals Suffering Fatal Disease Or Injuries For...

A clearly misguided bill, S3402, was recently introduced in the New Jersey Senate that would prohibit veterinarians from euthanasia of animals suffering fatal disease or injuries for seven days if a cat or dog, having been...more

Another Misconceived Unnecessary New Jersey Bill Introduced That Would Do Nothing To Protect People Or Animals

Assembly bill No. 5236 was recently introduced in the state assembly that would establish “criminal offenses and civil penalties concerning [allegedly] inhumane confinement of breeding pigs and calves raised for veal.” ...more

Another Proposed Bill In New Jersey That Is Unnecessary And Will Increase The Cost Of Veterinary Medicine For Animal Owners.

A317, a bill that would require annual inspection of animal or veterinary facilities as defined in Section 1 pf P.L. 1983, c. 98, has been re-introduced in the State Assembly. Animal or veterinary facility, defined as...more

Updated COVID-19 Health And Safety Requirements For Veterinarians In New Jersey

On November 2, 2020, the Acting Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs in New Jersey issued DCA Administrative Order No. 2020-20, ordering, "Veterinarians are authorized to provide the full scope of veterinary...more

Proposed Bill In New Jersey Would Be Used To Establish That Animals Treated Cruelly Are Persons Who Can Sue In Court.

The bill that provides for an advocate in criminal cases in New Jersey, concerning the welfare of care of animals has been reintroduced as A 4533 with additional language which renders it even more problematic for animal...more

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