New Jersey S1764 prohibits surgical declawing of cats and other animals, except for therapeutic purposes.
New Jersey S1764 makes it illegal to perform or cause the performance of an onychectomy or flexor tendonectomy on a cat or other animal, commonly known as declawing, unless a licensed veterinarian determines it is necessary for a therapeutic purpose. The bill defines "therapeutic purpose" as addressing medical conditions that compromise the animal's health, excluding cosmetic or convenience reasons. Violators face a disorderly persons offense, with penalties including fines up to $1,000, imprisonment up to six months, or both.
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