Animals New Jersey

You cannot sell or dye baby chicks in unnatural colors.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

To prevent animal cruelty during the Easter season, New Jersey makes it unlawful to artificially color baby chicks, ducklings, or rabbits. Historically, vendors would dye baby birds in bright pastel colors to boost holiday sales, but the animals were often quickly abandoned by unprepared parents.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: N.J.S.A. 4:22-26

Where to look:

New Jersey Statutes Title 4 (Agriculture and Domestic Animals)

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