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NJ A1958
NJ A1958Criminalizes impounding cat or dog in shelter, pound or kennel without consent of other party.
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Introduced
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill criminalizes the surrendering or releasing of a cat or dog into the custody of, and impound with, a shelter, pound, or kennel in divorce or dissolution of a civil union matters, without the consent of the other party. The bill provides that it is a disorderly persons offense for a person to surrender or release a cat or dog in the custody of and impounded with a shelter, pound, or kennel operating as a shelter or pound, pending any matrimonial action or action for dissolution of a civil union brought in this State or elsewhere, or after judgment of divorce or dissolution or maintenance, whether obtained in this State or elsewhere, without the consent of the other party. A disorderly persons offense is punishable by a term of imprisonment of up to six months in jail, up to a $1,000 fine, or both.
AI Summary
This bill criminalizes the surrendering or releasing of a cat or dog into the custody of a shelter, pound, or kennel without the consent of the other party in a divorce or dissolution of a civil union matter. It establishes a disorderly persons offense, punishable by up to six months in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both, for impounding a pet in this manner without the other party's consent.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture Committee (on 01/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/A1958 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A2000/1958_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A2000/1958_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A2000/1958_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A2000/1958_I1.PDF |
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