For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDONMENT. To deposit, leave, drop off, or otherwise dispose of any live domestic animal without providing immediate humane care on any public or private property.
ALTERED ANIMAL. Any animal that has been operated on to prevent it from procreating.
ANIMAL CONCESSION. Any spectacle, display, act, or event, other than circuses, in which animals are used.
ANIMAL SACRIFICE. The injuring or killing of any animal in any religious, or cult, ritual or as an offering to a deity, devil, demon, spirit, or any other type of offering wherein the animal is not killed for food purposes, regardless of whether all or any part of such animal is subsequently consumed.
ANIMAL SHELTER. Any facility operated by a humane society incorporated under the laws of the state, municipal agency, or its authorized agents, for the purpose of impounding animals under the authority of this chapter or state law for care, confinement, return to owner, adoption, or euthanasia.
ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION. Any not-for-profit organization for the prevention of cruelty to animals incorporated under the laws of the state.
AT LARGE. Any animal off the premises of the person owning, keeping, or harboring such animal and while off such premises, not under control of such person or person’s family member either by leash, cord, chain, or other physical restraint.
AUCTION. Any place or facility where animals are regularly bought, sold, or traded, except for those facilities otherwise defined in this section or state law.
BREEDER. Any person who intentionally or accidentally allows the breeding of an animal or makes an animal available for breeding purposes, or any person who offers for sale, sells, trades, receives other compensation, or gives away any litter of animals; excepting a litter of animals taken to the Department of Animal Control.
CATTERY. Any premises wherein any person engages in the business of boarding, breeding, buying, letting for hire, training for a fee, or selling cats.
CRIME PREVENTION ANIMAL. An animal trained and used primarily by its owner for the protection of property.
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CONTROL. The municipally owned facility established for the purpose of animal control, care, and disposition.
GROOMING SHOP. A commercial establishment where animals are bathed, clipped, plucked, or otherwise groomed.
GUIDE DOGS. Dogs trained to assist the handicapped.
HARBORING.
(1) The actions of any person that permits any animal to habitually remain, lodge, or to be fed within his or her home, store, enclosure, yard, place of business, or any premises on which such person resides or controls.
(2) An animal shall be presumed HARBORED if it is fed or sheltered for three or more consecutive days.
HUMANE OFFICER. Any person designated by the state, a municipal government, or a humane society as a law enforcement officer who is qualified to perform such duties under the laws of the state.
KENNEL. Any premises wherein any person engages in the business of boarding, keeping, breeding, buying, letting for hire, training for a fee, or selling dogs.
LAW ENFORCEMENT ANIMAL. Any dog or horse owned by any law enforcement agent and used in law enforcement under the guidance and authority of a municipal, county, town, or state law enforcement agency.
PUBLIC NUISANCE. Any animal which:
(1) Interferes with passersby or passing vehicles;
(2) Attacks other animals or persons;
(3) Trespasses on school grounds or other public property;
(4) Is at large or unrestrained;
(5) Damages private or public property;
(6) Barks, whines, howls, or makes other sounds common to its species in excess; or
(7) Is offensive or dangerous to public health, safety, or welfare by virtue of the number and/or types of animals maintained.
RABIES VACCINATION. The injection, by a licensed veterinarian, of a dog or cat with a rabies vaccine licensed by the U.S.D.A. and approved by the State Board of Animal Health.
RESTRAINT. Any animal secured by a leash or lead, or under the physical control of the animal’s owner or attending party, or within the real proper limits of its owner.
RIDING SCHOOL or STABLE. Any place which has available for hire, boarding, or riding instruction any horse, pony, donkey, mule, or burro.
RITUAL SLAUGHTER. The preparation and humane killing of any animal for food purposes in accordance with state guidelines.
RODEO. A performance featuring bronco riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, greased pig contest, or bull riding.
SLAUGHTER. The humane killing of any animal for food purposes.
WILD ANIMAL. Any living vertebrate animal normally found in the wild state.
ZOOLOGICAL PARK. Any permanent facility or operation, other than a pet shop, displaying or exhibiting one or more species of exotic or wild animals, operated by a person, partnership, corporation, or government agency.