As used in this chapter the following terms mean:
ANIMAL: A dog.
ANIMAL CONTROL AUTHORITY: The person or persons designated to enforce this chapter.
ANIMAL SHELTER: Facility designated or recognized by the city of Carmi for the purpose of impounding and caring for animals.
AT LARGE: A dog shall be deemed to be at large when off the property of the owner and not under restraint.
DANGEROUS DOG: A dog that without justification attacks a person or domestic animal causing physical injury or death, or behaves in a manner that a reasonable person would believe poses an unjustified imminent threat of serious injury or death to one or more persons or domestic animals.
HUMANE MANNER: Care of an animal to include, but not be limited to, adequate heat, ventilation and sanitary shelter, wholesome food and water, consistent with the normal requirements and feeding habits of the animal's size, species, and breed.
NUISANCE: A dog shall be considered a nuisance if it: damages, soils, defiles, or defecates on private property other than the owner's or on public walks and recreation areas unless such waste is immediately removed and properly disposed of by the owner; causes unsanitary, "dangerous", or offensive conditions; causes a disturbance by excessive barking or other noisemaking; chases vehicles; or molests, attacks, or interferes with persons or other domestic animals on public property.
OWNER: A person having the right of property or custody of a dog or who keeps or harbors a dog or knowingly permits a dog to remain on or about any premises occupied by that person.
PERSON: Any individual, corporation, partnership, organization, or institution commonly recognized by law as a unit.
RESTRAINT: A dog shall be considered under restraint if it is within the real property limits of its owner or secured by a leash or lead or under the control of a responsible person. (Ord. 1420, 5-3-2010)