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