[Adopted by Ord. No. 2005-40 (Sec. 5-6 of the 1987 Revised General Ordinances)]
The purpose of this article is to establish requirements for
the proper disposal of pet solid waste in the Borough of Red Bank,
so as to protect public health, safety and welfare, and to prescribe
penalties for failure to comply.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
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 Local Board of Health of the Borough of Red Bank.
