Where terms are not defined by this section, such terms shall have the meanings as ascribed in the Acts referenced in this chapter or shall have ordinarily accepted meanings such as the context implies.
ANIMAL-AGGRESSIVE DOG.
A dog that, without justification, causes serious physical injury or death to another owned animal.
BOARD OF HEALTH.
The Lake County Board of Health or its authorized representative.
CONTROL.
The securing of any owned animal by a leash or lead, or confined within the premises or property of its owner, confined within a crate or cage, or confined within a vehicle.
GUARD ANIMAL.
An animal used in a commercial business for the purpose of protection and protection security.
HEALTH OFFICER.
The Executive Director of the Lake County Health Department, or an appropriate designated agent, including the Administrator.
LIVESTOCK.
Includes, but is not limited to, any bison, burro, cattle, donkey, emu, fowl, geese, goats, horse, llama, mule, ostrich, pony, sheep, or swine.
OWNER.
Any person having a right of property in a dog, cat or other animal, or who keeps or harbors a dog, cat or other animal, or who has it in his care, or by providing medical treatment, or acts as its custodian, or who knowingly permits it to remain on or about any premises occupied by him or her, for a period of seven days or more.
PARCEL.
Any legally described piece of land.
RESIDENTIAL.
Use of land that provides space for the permanent occupancy of either individuals or families within dwellings.
RUNNING AT LARGE.
Any circumstance in which an animal is not under control as defined in this chapter.
(Ord. [Bd of Health Ord., Art. X], passed 11-9-1976; Ord. [Bd of Health Ord., Art. X], passed 4-10-1979; Ord. [Bd of Health Ord., Art. X], passed 10-9-1984; Ord. [Bd of Health Ord., Art. X], passed 12-20-1984; Ord. [Bd of Health Ord., Art. X], passed 6-11-1990; Ord. [Bd of Health Ord., Art. X], passed 1-10-1995; Ord. [Bd of Health Ord., Art. X], passed 11-12-1996; Ord. [Bd of Health Ord., Art. X], passed 3-15-2011; Ord. [Bd of Health Ord., Art. X], passed 1-15-2013)