For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CONFINEMENT. The placement of a dog in a building, structure, or fenced enclosure from which the dog cannot escape.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. The Department of Agriculture of this state.
DOG. Any member of the canine species.
INOCULATION AGAINST RABIES. The injection, subcutaneously or otherwise, as approved by the Department of Agriculture of this state, of canine antirabic vaccine approved by the Department of Agriculture.
LEASH. A cord, rope, strap, or chain which shall be securely fastened to the collar or harness of a dog and shall be of sufficient strength to keep the dog under control.
OWNER. A person, firm, corporation, organization, or political subdivision of this state having a right of property in a dog, or who keeps or harbors a dog, or who has a dog in his or her care or who acts as its custodian, or who knowingly permits a dog to remain on or about any premises occupied by him or her.
VICIOUS DOG. A dog is deemed to be vicious when it shall have attacked or bitten any person, or when a propensity to attack or bite persons shall exist and is known or ought reasonably to be known to the owner.
(1983 Code, § 5-16) (Ord. 2387, passed 12-8-1983; Am. Ord. 2449, passed 4-10-1986)
Statutory reference:
Animal Control Act, see ILCS Ch. 510, Act 5, §§ 1 et seq.
Power of municipalities to regulate dogs and other animals, see ILCS Ch. 510, Act 5, § 24
Power to regulate animals running at large and to tax dogs, see ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5, § 11-20-9