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New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, et al. v.

New Jersey Department of Agriculture, et al. (A-27-07)

Argued March 10, 2008 -- Decided July 30, 2008

HOENS, J., writing for a unanimous Court.

This appeal presents the Court with a broad challenge to regulations promulgated by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture (“the Department”) setting standards governing the raising, keeping, and marketing of domestic livestock.