N.J. Gov. Murphy Signs Legislation to Protect Animals From Trunk Fighting
May 12, 2021
May 12, 2021
TRENTON, New Jersey, May 12 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
Governor Phil Murphy signed S975 into law to prohibit animal trunk fighting in New Jersey. Trunk fighting is defined as two or more animals fighting each other that could lead to possible death(s). With this new law, those who are in violation will be subject to a third-degree animal cruelty felony and/or fined up to $5,000 for each offense.
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Governor Phil Murphy signed S975 into law to prohibit animal trunk fighting in New Jersey. Trunk fighting is defined as two or more animals fighting each other that could lead to possible death(s). With this new law, those who are in violation will be subject to a third-degree animal cruelty felony and/or fined up to $5,000 for each offense.
"Building a stronger and f . . .