N.J. Stat. tit. 4, ch. 21B

in effect

N.J. Stat. § 4:21B-1 Establishment and operation to provide services for alteration of reproductive capacity; ordinance; fees

Any municipality individually or two or more municipalities jointly may, by ordinance, provide for the establishment and operation of a clinic to provide services for the alteration of the reproductive capacity through spaying or neutering of cats and dogs owned by the residents thereof. Any such ordinance may provide for reasonable fees to be paid for such services, which fees shall not exceed the costs incurred by the municipality in establishing and operating such clinic. L.1978, c. 120, s. 1, eff. Sept. 25, 1978.

N.J. Stat. § 4:21B-2 Notarized authorization by owner for consent and agreement to hold harmless

Any animal which is presented at such clinic for alteration shall be accompanied by a notarized authorization signed by the owner thereof consenting to such alteration and agreeing to hold the clinic, the municipality, its agents, servants and employees harmless for any damages arising therefrom or incidental thereto. L.1978, c. 120, s. 2, eff. Sept. 25, 1978.

N.J. Stat. § 4:21B-3 Terms and conditions for maintenance of animal while in custody of clinic

Any municipality or municipalities enacting an ordinance as authorized by this act shall further provide for the regulation of such clinic with respect to the terms and conditions under which any animal will be maintained while the animal remains in the custody of the clinic. L.1978, c. 120, s. 3, eff. Sept. 25, 1978.

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