There is hereby created the Office of Municipal Humane Law Enforcement
Officer for the Borough of Franklin Lakes.
The Mayor, upon recommendation of the Chief of Police, shall
appoint, with the advice and consent of the Council, a Municipal Humane
Law Enforcement Officer for a term of one year commencing January
1 and terminating December 31 in each year or the unexpired portion
thereof.
The Municipal Humane Law Enforcement Officer shall exercise
the following powers and duties, including but not limited to:
A. Enforcement of all animal welfare and animal cruelty laws and ordinances;
B. Investigate and sign complaints concerning any violation of animal
welfare or animal cruelty laws or ordinances;
C. Act as an officer for the detection, apprehension and arrest of offenders
against the animal welfare and animal cruelty laws and ordinances;
D. Enforce and abide by the provisions of N.J.S.A. 4:22-1, et seq.; and
E. Such other powers and duties required under ordinance or at law.
The Municipal Humane Law Enforcement Officer shall be authorized
to possess, carry and use a firearm while enforcing the laws and ordinances
enacted for the protection of animals, provided that such Officer
qualifies and maintains all certification and training requirements
required by law.