Debarking silencing of dog, certain circumstances; third degree crime

N.J. Stat. § 4:19-38
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1. A person who surgically debarks or silences a dog, or causes the surgical debarking or silencing of a dog, for reasons other than to protect the life or health of the dog as deemed necessary by a duly licensed veterinarian shall be guilty of a crime of the third degree. L.2002,c.102,s.1.
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