[Added 9-6-2005 by Ord. No. 6513-05]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
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 Police Department and the Health Department of the City of
Clifton.
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation
of the provisions of this article shall be subject to a fine not exceeding
$1,250; imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days; and/or a period
of community service not exceeding 90 days.
