New Jersey Statutes Title 4. Agriculture and Domestic Animals 4 § 5-93.33

A report of the sale of any animal shall be made on blank forms furnished for that purpose by the department, signed by the purchaser or his agent, and in no case shall the owner receive compensation from the State if the statement shall be found to be willfully false. Delivery and slaughtering charges may be deducted, but any charges for holding the animal pending slaughter shall not be deductible in computing the amount, if any, to be paid by the State.