[Adopted 3-2-2010 by Ord.
No. 10-05]
A.
An Animal
Control Officer of the Borough of Runnemede who has been certified
as an Animal Cruelty Investigator pursuant to N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.16a
is hereby authorized to investigate and sign complaints, arrest violators
and otherwise act as an officer for detection, apprehension and arrest
of offenders against the animal control, animal welfare and animal
cruelty laws of the state and ordinances of the municipality. All
certified animal control officers authorized pursuant to N.J.S.A.
4:19-15.16a et seq. shall have the authority with the Borough of Runnemede
to enforce all laws or ordinances enacted for the protection of animals,
including but not limited to animal control, animal welfare and animal
cruelty laws of the State of New Jersey or ordinances of the Borough
of Runnemede.
B.
An Animal
Control Officer who has been certified as an Animal Cruelty Investigator
shall have the powers and authority set forth in N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.16c.
C.
An Animal
Control Officer who has been certified as an Animal Cruelty Investigator
who signs a complaint, issues a summons, makes an arrest, or otherwise
acts pursuant to his or her authority under N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.16c shall
forward within five business days a copy of that complaint, summons,
or arrest warrant or report to the New Jersey Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals and shall forward a report of any related court
action within 30 calendar days of final disposition.
