For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANIMAL AT LARGE. Any dog off the premises of his or her owner and not under the immediate control of his or her owner or his or her custodian. A dog without a physical restraint (i.e. leash) that fails to immediately respond to the verbal commands of his or her owner or his or her custodian shall be deemed to be NOT UNDER IMMEDIATE CONTROL.
DOG. Both male and female of the canine species.
IDENTIFIABLE ANIMAL. Both male and female of the canine species wearing a collar to which is affixed a metal registration tag bearing the number issued by the town and a metal rabies inoculation tag.
OWNER. Any person, firm, association or corporation owning, keeping or harboring a dog.
UNIDENTIFIABLE ANIMAL. Both male and female of the canine species with or without a collar but to which is not attached the valid metal tags defined in "identifiable animal" above or the owner or custodian of which cannot be found after reasonable efforts by the Police Department of the town.
(Ord. passed 8-11-1992; Ord. passed 9-8-1992)