7 §3901. Animal Welfare Act

§3901. Animal Welfare Act This chapter is known and may be cited as the “Animal Welfare Act.”   [PL 1995, c. 502, Pt. C, §5 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 502, §C5 (AMD).

7 §3902. Purposes; comprehensive program

§3902. Purposes; comprehensive program The primary legislative purposes of this Act are to provide for the licensing of dogs and the humane and proper treatment of animals. To ensure the humane and proper treatment of animals, the commissioner shall develop, implement and administer a comprehensive program that upholds the animal welfare laws of the State […]

7 §3903-A. Animal Welfare Board; membership (REPEALED)

§3903-A. Animal Welfare Board; membership (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 779, §4 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 502, §C6 (RP).

7 §3903. Membership (REPEALED)

§3903. Membership (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 701, §§2,6 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 267, §1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §FF2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 779, §3 (RP). PL 1991, c. 779, §52 (AFF).

7 §3904. Terms of office (REPEALED)

§3904. Terms of office (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 779, §5 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 502, §C7 (RP).

7 §3905. Administration (REPEALED)

§3905. Administration (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 779, §6 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 502, §C8 (RP).

7 §3906-A. Powers and duties of board (REPEALED)

§3906-A. Powers and duties of board (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 779, §8 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 502, §C9 (RP).

7 §3906-B. Powers and duties of commissioner

§3906-B. Powers and duties of commissioner (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES) The commissioner has the powers and duties set forth in this section.   [PL 1991, c. 779, §9 (NEW).] 1.  Dog licensing laws.  The commissioner shall carry out the dog licensing laws and furnish to municipalities all license blanks, stickers and tags.   […]

7 §3906-C. Animal Welfare Advisory Council

§3906-C. Animal Welfare Advisory Council The Animal Welfare Advisory Council, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑I, subsection 2‑C and referred to in this section as the “council,” shall advise the commissioner on matters pertaining to animal welfare.   [PL 2001, c. 399, §3 (RPR).] 1.  Membership.  The council consists of 14 members appointed by […]

7 §3906. Powers and duties of the board (REPEALED)

§3906. Powers and duties of the board (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 503, §B47 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 701, §§3,4,6 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 267, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §§FF3-10 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 779, §7 (RP). PL 1991, c. 779, §52 (AFF).

7 §3907. Definitions

§3907. Definitions As used in this Part, and in every law relating to or affecting animals, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW).] 1.  Act.  “Act” means the Animal Welfare Act.   [RR 2005, c. 2, §10 (COR).] 1-A.  Abandoned dog.  [PL 2013, […]

7 §3908. Governmental function (REPEALED)

§3908. Governmental function (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 690, §9 (RP).

7 §3909. Enforcement

§3909. Enforcement 1.  Attorney General and District Attorneys.  Whenever a person has engaged in or is about to engage in an act or practice that constitutes a violation of this Part, a rule adopted pursuant to this Part or a condition of an order, license or permit approved or decision issued by the commissioner pursuant […]

7 §3910-A. Forfeitures and surcharge

§3910-A. Forfeitures and surcharge 1.  Forfeitures.  Unless otherwise provided, any court in this State shall collect fines or forfeitures imposed for violations of this Part and pay the fine or forfeiture into the treasury of the municipality where the offense or violation was committed. The municipal clerk shall deposit and expend fines and forfeitures received […]

7 §3910-B. Companion Animal Sterilization Fund

§3910-B. Companion Animal Sterilization Fund 1.  Establishment.  There is established the Companion Animal Sterilization Fund, an interest-bearing account, referred to in this section as “the fund.” The fund receives money deposited by the Treasurer of State pursuant to Title 36, section 5284‑A, revenues generated in accordance with this section, all revenue from the surcharges collected […]

7 §3910. Jurisdiction (REPEALED)

§3910. Jurisdiction (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 617, §5 (RP).