Any animal not shown in the following species
definitions, or as is specifically excluded therein, shall be considered
wild:
A. The species Canis familiaris (domestic dogs, excluding
hybrids with wolves, coyotes or jackals).
B. The species Felis catus (domestic cats, excluding
hybrids with ocelots or margays).
C. The species Equus caballus (domestic horses).
D. The species Equus asinus (asses/donkeys).
E. The species Bos taurus (cattle).
F. The species Ovis aries (domestic sheep).
G. Domesticated races of the species Gallus gallus or
Meleagris gallopavo (poultry).
H. Domesticated races of the species Mesocricetus auratus
(golden hamsters).
I. Domesticated races of the subspecies Cavia porcellus
(guinea pigs).
J. Domesticated races of the species Meriones unguiculatus
(gerbils).
K. Domesticated races of rats or mice (white or albino,
trained, laboratory reared).
L. Domesticated races of the species Oryctolagus cuniculus
(rabbits).
M. Domesticated races of the subspecies Mustela putorius
furo (ferrets).
N. All nonvenomous members of Squamata (snakes and lizards)
under three feet in length, excluding rear fang snakes, members of
the genus Rhabdophis (asiatic water snakes) and members of the family
Boidae (boas and pythons).
O. All members of the class Amphibia (amphibians), excluding
Dendrobates terribilis (golden dart frogs).
P. All members of the class Pisces (fish), excluding
piranha and venomous fish.
The owner of any animal(s) seeking a permit
from the City of Somers Point shall be required to completely fill
out, sign and date in person before the City Clerk the application
form reproduced below. In addition, the owner shall supply as a condition of
consideration of issuance of a permit any and all additional information
or documents reasonably requested by the City Clerk. The City Council
of the City of Somers Point may amend, add to or delete items or information
in the form, by resolution, and as it deems reasonable in its discretion
from time to time.
Any person adjudged guilty of a violation of
any provision of this article shall be punished by a fine of no less
than $100 nor more than $1,000 and/or imprisonment for a term not
exceeding 90 days as determined in the Municipal Court of the City
of Somers Point pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:49-5. Any charge within or
outside of the provisions of this article alleging cruelty to animals
shall require the immediate temporary confiscation of the animal(s)
in question with any associated costs being charged to the owner.
A subsequent guilty adjudication shall require the permanent confiscation
of the animal(s).