[Amended 8-22-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-15 (979)]
As used in 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.
Any live vertebrate creature, domestic or wild.
Any establishment where dogs or other animals are received,
housed and distributed.
Any animal off the premises of the person owning, keeping
or harboring it where the animal is not secured or fastened to a leash
or chain which is six feet or less and held by the owner, or other
person capable of controlling said animal, or securely fastened to
a stable, stationary object, except that dogs which have been registered
as Lavallette Goose Patrol animals shall not be considered to be running
at large during goose patrol, as permitted in this chapter.
[Amended 12-21-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-19 (1072)]
Any member of the domestic feline species; male, female or
neutered.
Any cat which has attained the age of seven months or which
possesses a set of permanent teeth.
A person 18 years of age or older who has satisfactorily
completed the course of study approved by the Commissioner of Health
and Senior Services and the Police Training Commission as prescribed
by N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.16(a); or who has been employed in the State of
New Jersey in the capacity of, and with similar responsibilities to
those required of, a certified animal control officer pursuant to
the provisions of N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.16(a) for a period of three years
before January 17, 1987.
Any dog, bitch or spayed bitch.
Any dog which has attained the age of seven months or which
possesses a set of permanent teeth.
That the pet solid waste is removed at once, without delay.
Rendered permanently incapable of reproduction as certified
by a licensed veterinarian.
Any person, partnership or corporation owning, keeping or
harboring one or more animals. Any animal shall be deemed to be harbored
if it is fed or sheltered for three consecutive days or more. When
applied to proprietorship of a dog, "owner" shall include every person
having a right of property in such dog.
An individual, partnership, company, firm, association, corporation,
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.
