[Adopted 6-17-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-08]
The purpose of this article is to protect the health, safety
and welfare of all those frequenting this municipality by preventing
the needless health hazards and nuisances caused by the outdoor feeding
of cats and dogs, including, but not limited to: the spread of feral
dog and cat feces upon public and private property located within
the Township, the spread of rabies among feral dogs and cats permitted
to roam at large, and the attraction of nuisance animals, such as
raccoons, skunks, and possums, as well as dangerous predators, such
as coyotes and black bears.
A.
No person, agency or institution shall at any time cause, suffer
or allow any person, agency, or institution to make food available
for the purposes of feeding dogs or cats in any location other than
inside the primary structure located on the property owned or leased
by the person, agency, or institution thereon.
[Amended 10-6-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-16]
B.
No person, agency or institution shall at any time cause, suffer
or allow any person, agency, or institution to make food available
for the purposes of feeding dogs or cats in any location on any property
not owned or leased by the person, agency, or institution thereon.
C.
No person, agency or institution shall make food available for the
purposes of feeding dogs or cats upon any publicly owned or controlled
property, including, but not limited to, lands controlled by the Township
of Oxford, the County of Warren, the State of New Jersey, and/or the
United States Government.
D.
Any person who shall violate any provision of this section shall
be subject to a fine of not less than $50 nor greater than $100 for
each offense.
