New Jersey S80 grants immunity from civil and criminal liability for individuals who rescue animals from motor vehicles under inhumane conditions.
New Jersey S80 provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for individuals who rescue animals from motor vehicles under inhumane conditions. The immunity applies if the rescuer reasonably believes the animal is in immediate danger of bodily injury or death, and if the rescuer contacts appropriate rescue personnel before entering the vehicle, unless exigent circumstances prevent this. The immunity covers property damage and animal injuries caused during the rescue, unless the rescuer acted recklessly or willfully.
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