[Adopted 4-18-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-03]
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 State Internal Revenue Code,
whose mission and practice is, in whole or 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 herein.
This article may be enforced by a representative of the Lodi
Health Department, Bergen County Health Department or other health
inspector or health officer or agency acting on behalf of the Borough
of Lodi.
Any person or entity violating the provisions of this article
shall be subject to the following fines or punishment. Each day that
a violation exists shall be deemed a separate violation:
A.
Upon conviction of a first offense, a fine not exceeding $500;
B.
Upon conviction of a second offense, a fine not exceeding $1,000;
C.
Upon conviction of a third offense, a fine not exceeding $1,500 and/or
a term of imprisonment for a period not to exceed 90 days and/or a
term of community service not to exceed 90 days.
