The MHLEO may be employed by an outside contractor, and it must be
the appointment of the individual, not the company. The appointment
is null and void if the individual leaves the employment of the service.
Each county prosecutor must issue directives concerning Municipal
Humane Law Enforcement Officers. While these directives have not yet
been issued, the BCPO Animal Cruelty Task Force is being used as the
statewide model.
While no state funds are being provided to accomplish any of this
state mandate, all summonses issued for violation of state animal
cruelty laws will be heard in Municipal Court, and the fines, less
the State of New Jersey's portion, will go to the municipality.
A basic background investigation will be required for the MHLEO,
and there shall be proper identification to each Municipal Humane
Law Enforcement Officer.