An ordinance to establish requirements for the proper disposal of pet solid waste in the Borough of Waldwick, so as to protect public health, safety and welfare, and to prescribe penalties for failure to comply.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein unless their use in the text of this chapter clearly demonstrates a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural number include the singular number, and words used in the singular number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory.
IMMEDIATE
Shall mean that the pet solid waste is removed at once, without delay.
OWNER/KEEPER
Any person who shall possess, maintain, house or harbor any pet or otherwise have custody of any pet, whether or not the owner of such pet.
PERSON
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, or political subdivision of this state subject to municipal jurisdiction.
PET
A domesticated animal (other than a disability assistance animal) kept for amusement or companionship.
PET SOLID WASTE
Waste matter expelled from the bowels of the pet; excrement
PROPER DISPOSAL
Placement in a designated waste receptacle, or other suitable container, and discarded in a refuse container which is regularly emptied by the municipality or some other refuse collector; or disposal into a system designed to convey domestic sewage for proper treatment and disposal.
All pet owners and keepers are required to immediately and properly dispose of their pet's solid waste deposited on any property, public or private, not owned or possessed by that person
Any owner or keeper who requires the use of a disability assistance animal shall be exempt from the provisions of this section while such animal is being used for that purpose.
[Amended 9-11-2018 by Ord. No. 19-2018]
A. 
The position of municipal humane law enforcement officer (MHLEO) be and hereby is established.
B. 
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.
C. 
Each County Prosecutor must issue directives concerning MHLEOs. While these directives have not yet been issued, the BCPO Animal Cruelty Task Force is being used as the state-wide model.
D. 
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 than the State of New Jersey's portion shall go to the municipality.
E. 
A basic background investigation will be required for the MHLEO and there shall be proper identification to each MHLEO.
F. 
The Borough of Waldwick may designate its Animal Control officers (either in-house or outside contractors) as humane law enforcement officers.
G. 
A police officer will provide assistance should there be an issue which may require an armed officer.
H. 
The MHLEO will be under this supervision of the Chief of Police or Chief's designee.