Borough of North Plainfield, NJ Article VI FEEDING AND PLAYING WITH STRAY DOGS AND CATS

§ 26-6 STRAY DOGS AND CATS.

§ 26-6.1 Purpose.

[Ord. No. HO2014-02]

The feeding of or playing with stray dogs and cats which may be unvaccinated poses public health risks to persons coming into contact with such animals.

§ 26-6.2 Definitions.

[Ord. No. HO2014-02]

As used in this Article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

STRAY DOG OR CAT

One that does not wear a metal license issued by the Borough and/or the Board of Health.

§ 26-6.3 Feeding Of or Playing with Stray Dog or Cat Prohibited.

[Ord. No. HO2014-02]

No person shall feed or play with a stray dog or cat. Residents who observe stray dogs or cats should notify the Board of Health.

§ 26-6.4 Enforcement.

[Ord. No. HO2014-02]

a. The Health Officer, Animal Control Officers and/or all police officers of the Borough are hereby given full power and authority to enforce this Article.

b. No person shall hinder, molest or interfere with anyone authorized or empowered to perform any duty under this Article.

§ 26-6.5 Violations and Penalties.

[Ord. No. HO2014-02; Ord. No. HO 2016-02 § 5]

Unless another specific penalty is provided by law, any person, firm or corporation who is found to be in violation of the provisions of this Article shall be subject to a minimum fine of $50 up to a fine not to exceed the maximum penalty stated in subsection 26-2.9 of the Borough Code, entitled Board of Health Violations and Penalties, per each offense or incident together with the costs of prosecution plus any reasonable additional charges incurred by the Borough. A separate offense or incident shall be deemed committed on each day during which a violation occurs or continues.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Penalties shall comply with N.J.S.A. 26:3-70 and N.J.S.A. 26:1A-10.