(a) The board of commissioners of a county may adopt an ordinance to apply only in a special district created under this act, which requires that no owner or keeper of any do g shall permit such dog to run at large. For the purpose of that ordinance, the following definitions apply:
(1) “Owner or keeper” means any person or persons, or firm, association or corporation, owning, keeping, or harboring a dog;
(2) “At large” is intended to mean off the premises of the owner or keeper and not under restraint;
(3) “Under restraint” means:
a. Controlled by means of a chain, leash or other like device;
b. On or within a vehicle being driven or parked; or
c. Within a secure enclosure which prevents the dog from injuring persons; and
(4) “Premises” means land and buildings.
(b) The ordinance may be enforced as provided for county ordinances under Chapters 67 or 153A of the General Statutes, or under any other public or local act applicable in that county.
(Sess. Laws 1989, ch. 963, § 2)