§ 90.020 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   CONTROL. (The following definition shall apply for purposes of §§ 90.028 and 90.029.) To exercise a dominating influence over, either by verbal or visual command. To CONTROL, the owner, keeper or harborer of the animal must be physically present and exercising control over the animal.

   IMMEDIATE CONTROL. (The following definition shall apply for purposes of §§ 90.028 and 90.029.) A higher degree of control than the word "control". To hold in physical restraint. To have IMMEDIATE CONTROL, the owner, keeper or harborer of the animal must be physically present and exercising physical restraint on the animal.

   OWNER. Any person possessing, keeping, harboring or having charge or control of, or permitting any dog to habitually be or remain on, or be lodged or fed within, the person's house, yard or premises. A dog shall be deemed to be HARBORED if it is fed or sheltered five consecutive days or more.

(1990 Code, § 6-104) (Ord. 754, passed 6-2-2015)

Statutory reference:

   Related state law provisions, see Neb. RS 17-526