As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
CATTLE
Cows, bulls, calves, mules, asses, sheep, goats, pigs, hogs,
swine, horses and any other cattle.
CURBING A DOG
Walking a dog on a leash in the public right-of-way which
shall include sidewalks, public streets and any unrestricted areas.
DOG
Any dog, bitch or spayed bitch.
DOG OF LICENSING AGE
Any dog which has attained the age of seven months or which
possesses a set of permanent teeth.
KENNEL
Any establishment wherein the business of boarding or selling
dogs or breeding dogs for sale is carried on, except a pet shop.
OWNER
When applied to the proprietorship of any animal shall include
every person having a right of property (or custody) in such animal
and every person who has such animal in his/her keeping, or who harbors
or maintains an animal or knowingly permits an animal to remain on
or about any premises occupied by that person.
PERSON
An individual, firm, partnership, corporation or association
of persons.
PET SHOP
Any place of business which is not part of a kennel, wherein
animals, including, but not limited to, dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles,
rabbits, hamsters or gerbils are kept or displayed chiefly for the
purpose of sale to individuals for personal appreciation and companionship
rather than for business or research purposes.
POULTRY
Chickens, roosters, capons, hens, ducks, geese, pheasants,
turkeys, pigeons, guinea fowl or all other fowl.
POUND
An establishment for the confinement of dogs seized either
under the provisions of this chapter or otherwise.
RUN AT LARGE
Includes the running or standing of any dog or cat on any
street or other public place in the Town unattended and not under
the immediate control of some responsible person able to control the
dog or cat.
SHELTER
Any establishment where dogs and cats are received, housed,
and distributed.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
SMALL ANIMALS
Rabbits, guinea pigs, reptiles and any other small animals.
Dogs and cats shall not be held to be included within the meaning
of the term "small animal."
[Amended 6-18-2018 by Ord. No. 12-2018]
A. Animal Control Officer. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.16b, the governing body shall appoint a certified Animal Control Officer who shall enforce and abide by the provisions of Chapter
19 of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes, and any amendments thereof, and the provisions of this chapter.
B. Municipal
Humane Law Enforcement Officer. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 4:22-14.2,
the governing body, upon the recommendation of the chief law enforcement
officer, shall appoint a Municipal Humane Law Enforcement Officer
who shall be responsible for animal welfare within the jurisdiction
of the municipalities, shall enforce and abide by the provisions of
Chapter 22 of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes, and shall be authorized
to investigate and sign complaints, arrest violators, and otherwise
act as an officer for detection, apprehension, and arrest of offenders
against the animal welfare and animal cruelty laws of the state and
ordinances of the municipalities.
[Amended 10-16-2023 by Ord. No. 20-23]
A person who violates or who fails or refuses to comply with any section or subsection of this chapter shall be liable to penalties stated in Chapter
1, General Provisions, Article
III, General Penalty. The minimum fine for violations of §
80-3B and
F shall be $75 for each and every offense.