If the animal or creature is cruelly killed or dies as a result of a violation of this subsection, or the person has a prior conviction for a violation of this subsection, the person shall be guilty of a crime of the third degree.Ī violator of this subsection shall also be subject to the provisions of subsection c, and if appropriate, subsection d, of this section.įor a violation of subsection a. Cause or procure any such acts to be done- by any direct or indirect means, including but not limited to through the use of another living animal or creature, any such acts to be done – Shall be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. Torment, torture, maim, hang, poison, unnecessarily or cruelly beat or needlessly mutilate a living animal or creature orĢ. A person who shall purposely, knowingly, or recklessly:ġ.

Shall be guilty of a disorderly persons offense, and notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-3 to the contrary, for every such offense shall be fined not less than $250 nor more than $1000, or be imprisoned for a term of not more than six months, or both, in the discretion of the court.Ī violator of this subsection shall also be subject to the provisions of subsection c, and, if appropriate, subsection d of this section.ī. Inflict unnecessary cruelty upon a living animal or creature, by any direct or indirect means, including but not limited to through the use of another living animal or creature, or unnecessarily fail to provide a living animal or creature of which the person has charge either as an owner or otherwise with proper food, drink, shelter or protection from the weather, or leave it unattended in a vehicle under inhumane conditions adverse to the health or welfare of the living animal or creature Cause or procure, by any direct or indirect means, including but not limited to through the use of another living animal or creature, any acts to be done orģ. Overdrive, overload, drive when overloaded, overwork, deprive of necessary sustenance, abuse, or needlessly kill a living animal or creature Ģ. Agriculture and Domestic Animals- Criminal ChargesĤ:22-17.

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