City of Paterson, NJ
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Part II General Legislation
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Chapter 121 Animals
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Article II Animal Pounds
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[Adopted 12-18-1979 by Ord. No. 79-111 as Ch. 5, Art. 2, of the 1979 Revised General Ordinances of Paterson]
A.
An animal pound for the impounding and keeping of
animals found in the City as heretofore established is hereby continued.
B.
The pound shall be located at a place designated by
the Council of the City and shall be under the control of such animal
control officers as are appointed by the Department of Public Safety.
[Amended 12-19-1995 by Ord. No. 95-068]
The position of Pound Veterinarian for a term
of three years, heretofore created by ordinance, is hereby continued.
It shall be the duty of the Pound Veterinarian of the City to make
a minimum of two visits a month to the animal pound of the City to
inspect the same and examine the animals therein contained, as well
as make further calls whenever necessary to examine and treat sick
animals.
[Amended 12-19-1995 by Ord. No. 95-068]
A.
Maintenance of animal pound. The animal control officers
shall feed and care for all animals confined in the pound and keep
the pound in a clean and sanitary condition.
B.
Animals at large; impounding. Any animals found running
at large in the City may be taken to the pound by the animal control
officer. The animal control officer shall keep a record of each animal
taken at the time of impounding much animal.
All moneys received for the redemption of impounded
animals shall be paid to the City Treasurer, together with a statement
explaining the same, at such times as the Council shall require.
