The purpose of this chapter is to establish requirements for the proper
disposal of pet solid waste throughout the Township of North Brunswick to
protect the public health, safety and welfare and to prescribe the penalties
for failure to comply therefor.
IMMEDIATE — The pet solid waste is removed at once,
without delay.
OWNER/KEEPER
Any person who shall possess, maintain, house or harbor any pet or
otherwise shall have 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
A domesticated animal (other than a disability assistance animal)
kept for amusement or companionship.
PET SOLID WASTE
Waste matter expelled from the bowels of the pet; excrement
PROPER DISPOSAL
Placement in a designated waste receptacle or other suitable container
and discarded in a refuse container which is regularly emptied by the Township
of North Brunswick or some other refuse collector; or, disposal into a system
which is designed to convey domestic sewage for proper treatment and disposal.
All pet owners and keepers are required to immediately and properly
disposel 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 chapter while such animal
is being used for that purpose.
This chapter shall be enforced by the Police Department and/or the Board
of Health.
Any person(s) found to be in violation of the provisions of this chapter
shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $500.