[Ord. No. 14-2018, § 1]
There is hereby created the position of Municipal Humane Law
Enforcement Officer for the Borough of Morris Plains in accordance
with N.J.S.A. 4:22-14.1 et seq. The Mayor, upon recommendation of
the Chief of Police, shall appoint up to two Municipal Humane Law
Enforcement Officers for a term of one year, commencing on January
1 and ending on December 31 of each year, or until a successor has
been duly named and appointed.
[Ord. No. 14-2018, § 1]
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 of the
State of New Jersey and ordinances of the Borough of Morris Plains.
(b)
Investigate and sign complaints concerning any violation of an animal
welfare or animal cruelty law of the State of New Jersey and ordinances
of the Borough of Morris Plains.
(c)
Act as an officer for the detection, apprehension and arrest of offenders
of the animal welfare and animal cruelty laws of the State of New
Jersey and ordinances of the Borough of Morris Plains.
(d)
Comply with provisions of Chapter 22 of Title 4 of the New Jersey Revised Statutes, N.J.S.A. 4:22-14.1 et seq.
(e)
Such other duties as may be assigned or required by law or municipal
ordinance.
[Ord. No. 14-2018, § 1]
The Municipal Humane Law Enforcement Officer shall have the
authority to possess, carry and use a firearm while enforcing the
laws and ordinances enacted for the protection of animals, provided
that such officer has satisfactorily completed the Police Training
Commission firearms training course and twice annually qualifies in
the use of such firearms as required by law. The Municipal Humane
Law Enforcement Officer authorized to possess, carry and use a firearm
pursuant to this section shall be under the supervision of the Morris
Plains Chief of Police.
