The City of Millville Dog Park, the use of which is governed
by this article, is established and shall consist of a fence-enclosed
area within the confines of Lot 127, Block 236, known as "Union Lake
Park," 1414 Canal Street, Millville, New Jersey.
Unless otherwise specifically defined herein, words and phrases
in this article shall be interpreted so as to give them the meaning
that they have in common usage and to give this article its most reasonable
application. The following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
DOG LICENSE
A current license issued by a governmental authority which represents that a dog has a valid, unexpired rabies vaccination. For information about licensing, see Chapter
8, Article
I, Licensing and Control.
KEEPER
Any person exercising control over a dog or permitting a
dog to enter the Dog Park or permitting a dog for which he or she
is responsible to remain in the Dog Park. The owner of a dog is also
its keeper.
[Amended 8-17-2021 by Ord. No. 24-2021]
By entering the City of Millville Dog Park, any person agrees
to accept the risk for any actions taken by or to himself or herself
or his or her respective dog. All dog owners shall be strictly liable
and responsible for any actions of their dogs, including any which
cause injury to other dogs or persons while in or about the Dog Park
of the City of Millville.
The Dog Park will be open for use from dawn until dusk, seven
days per week.
[Amended 8-17-2021 by Ord. No. 24-2021]
The keeper of the dog who brings a dog to the Dog Park, if said
person is not the owner of said dog, shall be responsible for any
violations of this article. A summons may be issued to either the
person bringing the dog to the Dog Park or the owner thereof, or both,
in the discretion of the individual issuing a summons.
Any person who violates any section of this article or any of
the rules or regulations promulgated pursuant to this article shall,
upon conviction, be subject to a fine of up to $2,000, imprisonment
up to 90 days and/or community service up to 90 days in the discretion
of the Municipal Court Judge and may be barred from further use of
the Dog Park for such time as the Municipal Court Judge may determine.