N.J. Stat. § 4:19-38: Debarking silencing of dog, certain circumstances; third degree crime

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.