Borough of Franklin Lakes, NJ Article XI Municipal Humane Law Enforcement Officer

[Adopted 6-19-2018 by Ord. No. 1740]

§ 71-41 Office established.

There is hereby created the Office of Municipal Humane Law Enforcement Officer for the Borough of Franklin Lakes.

§ 71-42 Appointment and term.

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.

§ 71-43 Powers and duties.

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.[1]; and

[1] Editor's Note: N.J.S.A. 4:22-1 was repealed by L.2005, c. 372, § 22, effective 1-12-2006.

E. Such other powers and duties required under ordinance or at law.

§ 71-44 Firearm authority.

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.