This article is designed to establish requirements
for the proper disposal of pet solid waste in the Township of Independence,
so as to protect public health, safety and welfare, and to prescribe
penalties for failure to comply, which regulations are adopted pursuant
to the Municipal Stormwater Management regulations.
All pet owners and keepers are required to immediately
and properly dispose of their pet's solid waste deposited on any property,
public or private, not owned or possessed by that person.
Any owner or keeper who requires the use of
a disability assistance animal shall be exempt from the provisions
of this article while such animal is being used for that purpose.
The provisions of this article shall be enforced
by the Independence Township Police Department or the Independence
Township Board of Health.
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation
of the provisions of this article shall be subject to a fine not to
exceed $1,000, up to 30 days imprisonment in the county jail, a period
of community service of up to 30 days or a combination of the foregoing
in the discretion of the court.