No animal, such as cows, horses, sheep, goats
or pigs, shall be permitted to run at large off the premises of the
owner within the Township of Cranbury.
[Added 9-12-2006 by Ord. No. BOH 09-06-01 ]
A. Definitions. As used in this section, the following
terms shall have the meanings indicated:
OWNER/KEEPER
Any person who possesses, maintains, houses or harbors any
pet or otherwise has custody of any pet, whether or not the owner
of such pet.
PERSON
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm,
association, or political subdivision of this state subject to municipal
jurisdiction.
PET
Any domesticated animal kept for amusement or companionship.
PROPER DISPOSAL
Placement of the solid waste in a designated waste receptacle
or other suitable container, and discarded in a refuse container that
is regularly emptied by the municipality or a refuse collector, or
disposal into a system designed to convey domestic sewage for proper
treatment and disposal.
B. Solid waste removal and disposal required. All pet
owners and keepers shall immediately remove and properly dispose of
the solid waste deposited by the pet on public property or the property
of another, as the term "proper disposal" is defined herein above.
C. Exemptions. Nothing herein shall be deemed to apply
to any owner or keeper requiring the use of a disability assistance
animal while said animal is being used for such purpose.
D. Violations and penalties. Any owner or keeper who violates the provisions hereof shall be subject to the penalties prescribed in §
162-16 of this Code.
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate
any provision of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be punishable
by a fine not exceeding $500 or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding
90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion
of the Judge.