[Adopted 12-7-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-010]
An ordinance to establish requirements for the proper disposal
of pet solid waste in Liberty Township, so as to protect public health,
safety and welfare, and to prescribe penalties for failure to comply.
For the purpose of this article, 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. 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.
A 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 article while such
animal is being used for that purpose.
The provisions of this article shall be enforced by the Zoning
Officer or such other official authorized by the Liberty Township
Committee.
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions
of this article shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000 per
day that the violation continues.
If any section or portion of this article shall be adjudged
unconstitutional or invalid, the same shall not affect, impair or
invalidate any other provision of this article.
All ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent with this article
are repealed to the extent of any inconsistency.
This article shall take effect upon its final passage and publication
as provided by law.
