Animal Cruelty Laws

Pursuant to the provisions of P.L. 2017, Chapter 189 b., the following information regarding State of New Jersey Animal Cruelty Law is available:

• 4:22-17 Cruelty; Certain Acts, Crime; Degrees (PDF)
• 4:22-26 Penalties For Various Acts Constituting Cruelty (PDF)
• Guide to Prevention of Animal Cruelty Laws 2018 (PDF)

Reporting Animal Cruelty?

Contact the Hamilton Police at 609-581-4000.