Tethering/Chaining
Jackson Township, New Jersey
§ 98-57 Prohibited activities.
B. Specific activities that constitute cruelty to an animal. Such acts, including but not limited to, shall constitute cruelty to animals as follows:
(1) Any person who acts intentionally, willfully, needlessly, recklessly or maliciously is guilty of cruelty when engaged or attempting to engage in the following behavior:
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(h) Chaining an animal to a stationary post, pole, or other immovable object by means of any instrumentality or other extension device including, but not limited to, a chain, tether, coil or rope and leaving such animal unattended for more than one hour in twenty-four-hour period.