Pet/Animal Cruelty Notice

Pursuant to the provisions of P.L. 2017, CHAPTER 189 b. The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) has provided the following information: 

4:22-17 Cruelty; certain acts, crime; degrees

4:22-26 Penalties for various acts constituting cruelty

Guide to Prevention of Animal Cruelty Laws 2018

Note: The NJDOH does not have the authority to investigate animal cruelty situations.

Action Items:

Upon request a copy of documents will be made available.

For additional information please Contact:

Colin T. Campbell, DVM, State Public Health Veterinarian, at colin.campbell@doh.nj.gov

The Communicable Disease Service, Office of Veterinary Public Health at (609) 826-5964