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The following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall
have the meanings stated herein unless their use in the text of this
Article clearly demonstrates a different meaning. The word "shall"
is always mandatory and not merely discretionary.
IMMEDIATE
Shall mean that the pet solid waste is removed at once, without
delay.
OWNER/KEEPER
Shall mean 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
Shall mean any individual, corporation, company, partnership,
firm, association, or political subdivision of this State subject
to municipal jurisdiction.
PET
Shall mean a domesticated animal (other than a disability
assistance animal) kept for amusement or companionship.
PROPER DISPOSAL
Shall mean 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.
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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.
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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.
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The provisions of this Article shall be enforced by the Police
Department, Code Enforcement Officer, Animal Control Officer and/or
the Board of Health of the Borough of Farmingdale.
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Any person or persons violating any of the provisions of this
Article shall, upon conviction thereof, be punishable by a fine not
exceeding the sum of $100, for each offense at the discretion of the
Judge of the Municipal Court. Each and every day such violations continue
shall be considered as separate and specific violation of this Article,
and the penalties herein prescribed shall apply to such separate and
specific offenses.