It shall be unlawful for the owner or keeper
of any dog to fail to keep at all times such dog either: confined
within the premises of the owner; or firmly secured by means of a
collar and chain or other device so that it can not stray beyond the
premises on which it is secured; or under the reasonable control of
some person, including when engaged in lawful hunting or field training
accompanied by an owner or handler; or to willfully permit any dog
to urinate or defecate upon the property of another.
For purposes of enforcement of this article,
this Township Supervisors shall appoint a Township Animal Control
Officer. The Animal Control Officer shall be paid such compensation
and reimbursed for such costs as shall be agreed upon between himself
and the Township Supervisors. The Animal Control Officer shall be
authorized to enter upon the premises within the Township of any person
for the purpose of investigating alleged violations of this article.
This article is not intended to conflict or
interfere with enforcement of any applicable state laws, such as the
Pennsylvania Dog Law of 1965, or amendments thereto, or other municipal ordinances.
Any prosecution for violation of this article shall be in addition
to and separate from any prosecutions for violations of said state
laws or municipal ordinances.