[Adopted 12-13-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-25]
The Mayor and Council hereby find and adopt, as if set forth
more fully herein, the fact assertions of the "Whereas" clauses of
this article, as their findings of fact.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said clauses are included in Ord. No.
2016-25, a complete copy of which is on file in the Borough Clerk's
office.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
An animal control center or animal shelter, maintained by
or under contract with any state, county, or municipality, whose mission
and practice is, in whole or significant part, the rescue and placement
of animals in permanent homes or rescue organizations.
Any not-for-profit organization which has tax-exempt status
under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code,
whose mission and practice is, in whole or in significant part, the
rescue and placement of animals in permanent homes.
A member of the species of domestic cat, Felis catus.
A member of the species of domestic dog, Canis familiaris.
To sell, offer for sale or adoption, advertise for the sale
of, barter, auction, give away or otherwise dispose of a dog or cat.
A retail establishment where dogs and cats are sold, exchanged,
bartered or offered for sale as pet animals to the general public
at retail. Such definition shall not include an animal care facility
or animal rescue organization, as defined.
Any person who shall be found guilty of violating this article
shall be subject to a penalty of not less than $500 nor more than
$1,000 for each violation.