[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Health of the Borough of
Pompton Lakes 10-23-2017 by Ord. No. BH 17-01. Prior history includes
1983 Code Chapter 197; and Ord. No. 1994-1-BOH. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[1983 Code § 197-33; amended 10-23-2017 by Ord. No. BH 17-01; 10-23-2017 by Ord. No. BH 17-02]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish requirements
for the proper disposal of pet solid waste in the Borough of Pompton
Lakes, so as to protect public health, safety and welfare, and to
prescribe penalties for failure to comply.
B.
IMMEDIATE
OWNER/KEEPER
PERSON
PET
PET SOLID WASTE
PROPER DISPOSAL
Definitions. As used in this section:
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.
A domesticated animal kept for amusement, companionship or
service.
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 Borough or some other refuse collector; or disposal
into a system designed to convey domestic sewage for proper treatment
and disposal.
C.
Requirement for 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.
D.
Enforcement. This section shall be enforced by the Pompton Lakes
Police Department and the Health Officer.
