[Ord. 167, 6/22/2004]
For the purpose of this part, the following definitions shall
apply:
DOG
Any male dog, bitch or spayed bitch.
OWNER
When applied to the proprietorship of a dog, includes every
person having a right of property in such dog and every person who
has such dog in his keeping or control.
[Ord. 167, 6/22/2004]
Any person violating the provisions of this Part shall be subject
to a fine of not more than $600 and costs of prosecution. Each day
of violation shall be considered a separate violation. Such proceeding
shall be enforced by summary proceeding brought in the name of Smithfield
Township before a Pennsylvania District Justice having appropriate
jurisdiction. Responsibility for enforcement of this Part shall rest
with such official as may be designated by resolution of the Smithfield
Township Board of Supervisors or, in the absence of such designation,
with any peace officer or officer of the Court. The Township Board
of Supervisors shall also be authorized to pursue such civil remedies
as may be available under Commonwealth law including securing of an
injunction to enjoin a property owner or other violator from continuing
a violation or engaging in action that would constitute a violation.