[Ord. No. 06-03 § 3]
The following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein unless their use in the text of this Article clearly demonstrates a different meaning. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely discretionary.
IMMEDIATE
Shall mean that the pet solid waste is removed at once, without delay.
OWNER/KEEPER
Shall mean 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.
PERSON
Shall mean any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, or political subdivision of this State subject to municipal jurisdiction.
PET
Shall mean a domesticated animal (other than a disability assistance animal) kept for amusement or companionship.
PROPER DISPOSAL
Shall mean 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.
[Ord. No. 06-03 § 3]
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.
[Ord. No. 06-03 § 3]
Any owner or keeper who requires the use of a disability assistance animal shall be exempt from the provisions of this section while such animal is being used for that purpose.
[Ord. No. 06-03 § 3]
The provisions of this Article shall be enforced by the Police Department, Code Enforcement Officer, Animal Control Officer and/or the Board of Health of the Borough of Farmingdale.
[Ord. No. 06-03 § 3]
Any person or persons violating any of the provisions of this Article shall, upon conviction thereof, be punishable by a fine not exceeding the sum of $100, for each offense at the discretion of the Judge of the Municipal Court. Each and every day such violations continue shall be considered as separate and specific violation of this Article, and the penalties herein prescribed shall apply to such separate and specific offenses.