[HISTORY: 1968 Code Chapter 49 §§ 49-1 —
49-6 as amended through 12-28-2015. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The purpose of this chapter is to establish requirements for
the proper disposal of pet solid waste in the Borough of Wildwood
Crest, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey, 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.
That the pet solid waste is removed at once, without delay.
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.
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm,
association, or political subdivision of this state subject to municipal
jurisdiction.
Any domesticated animal (other than a disability assistance
animal) kept for amusement or companionship.
Waste matter expelled from the bowels of the pet; excrement.
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 chapter while such
animal is being used for that purpose.
The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced by the Wildwood
Crest Police Department.
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Any person(s) who is/are found to be in violation of the provisions
of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punishable by a fine of
not less than $100 or more than $2,000 and/or by imprisonment for
a term not exceeding 90 days or community service not exceeding 90
days.
