Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish
requirements for the proper disposal of pet solid waste in the Borough
of Saddle River, so as to protect public health, safety and welfare,
and to prescribe penalties for the failure to comply.
Definitions and word usage. For the purpose of this
section, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations
shall have the meanings stated herein unless their use in the text
of this section clearly demonstrates a different meaning. When not
inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include
the future, words used in the plural number include the singular number,
and words used in the singular number include the plural number. The
word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory.
Placement in a designated waste receptacle, or other suitable
container, and discarded in a refuse container which is regularly
emptied by the municipality or some other refuse collector, or disposal
into a system designed to convey domestic sewage for proper treatment
and disposal.
Requirement for disposal. 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.
Exceptions. Any owner or keeper who requires the use
of a disability assistance animal shall be exempt from the provisions
of this section while such animal is being used for that purpose.