[Ord. 2005-31 § 1,
2005]
To establish requirements for the proper disposal of pet solid
waste in the Borough of Ship Bottom so as to protect public health,
safety and welfare, and to prescribe penalties for failure to comply.
[Ord. 2005-31 § 1,
2005]
For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms, phrases,
words and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein
unless their use in the text of this chapter clearly demonstrates
a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words
used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural
number include the singular number, and words used in the singular
number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory
and not merely directory.
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 owners
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.
[Ord. 2005-31 § 1,
2005]
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. 2005-31 § 1,
2005]
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. 2005-31 § 1,
2005]
The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced by the police
department, code enforcement officer and health department serving
the Borough of Ship Bottom.
[Ord. 2005-31 § 1,
2005]
Any person violating or failing to comply with any of the provisions
of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be punishable by a
fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for a term not to
exceed 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion
of the judge. The continuation of such violation for each successive
day shall constitute a separate offense, and the person or persons
allowing or permitting the continuation of the violation may be punished
as provided above for each separate offense.