New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; Farm Sanctuary; Humane Society of the United States…

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey held that the Department of Agriculture's definition of “routine husbandry practices” and the safe‑harbor language requiring a “knowledgeable individual” and “in a way to minimize pain” are invalid as vague and an impermissible delegation of authority. All other provisions of the livestock regulations, including the specific practices challenged, were upheld. The Court reversed the Appellate Division in part and remanded for revision of the invalid provisions.